Description
Whip up a refreshing Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes! This delightful dish combines tender pasta, crisp Romaine, and savory chicken dressed with a homemade Caesar dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or busy weeknight dinners, this salad is a satisfying twist on the classic Caesar flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 hearts of Romaine
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, anchovy paste, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped Romaine hearts, and shredded chicken. Pour the dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg