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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad That's Ready in Minutes

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a quick and healthy recipe combining pasta, chicken, and romaine with a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta can substitute with gluten-free pasta
  • 2 cups Chicken Breast cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Freshness
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Croutons homemade or store-bought
For the Flavor
  • ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese or dairy-free alternative
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Homemade Caesar Dressing store-bought can be used

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Cut the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Prepare the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes. Add croutons and Parmesan cheese, then toss gently.
  5. Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss lightly until everything is coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, store dressing separately until ready to serve to maintain the freshness of the salad.

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