Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Servings 6
Ingredients
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, sliced or diced (we prefer to use grilled chicken in this recipe. I season it with lemon-pepper seasoning.)
- 3 large heads Romaine lettuce (rinsed, dried then chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Homemade Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Cook pasta in a large pot of water until al dente. Drain water then rinse noodles under cold water to let cool.
- In a large serving bowl, combine cooked chicken, tomatoes and cooled pasta. Chill until ready to serve. When ready to eat: add the chopped romaine lettuce, croutons and as much or little Caesar dressing you prefer to bowl. Gently stir to combine everything. Top with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Homemade Caesar Dressing
- Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Cover and chill in fridge until ready to use.
Notes
Nutrition Info for salad: 1 serving = 396 calories / 11 fat / 51 carbs / 31 protein
Nutrition Info for dressing: 2 Tablespoons = 81 calories / 8 fat / 1 carb / 3 protein