Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is hearty, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croutons (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Add the Caesar dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with croutons for added crunch, if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For extra flavor, add garlic or lemon juice to the dressing. For a vegan option, substitute chicken and Caesar dressing with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg