Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A homemade caesar dressing combines with tender cubes of chicken, crisp romaine lettuce and al-dente rotini pasta to create an addictively creamy and crisp meal that has no business tasting as good as it does.
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (fresh, finely grated)
- 2 filets anchovies (minced (1 teaspoon of anchovy paste optional))
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed, more to taste )
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
- shredded rotisserie chicken OR chopped chicken breast
- croutons
- parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Add the minced garlic, mayonnaise, parmesan, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to a large bowl and whisk well. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Set aside in the fridge.
- Salt the water and boil your pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Chop lettuce and add it to the bowl with the pasta. Add the chicken and pour the dressing over top. Toss to combine.
- Add in croutons and any extra parmesan and lightly toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Storage - Store the leftover chicken cesar pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Personally, I don't enjoy the texture of dressed lettuce sitting in the fridge, so if I were making this with the intention of having leftovers, I would store the dressing, pasta, chicken and lettuce all separately then toss a serving when I'm ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.