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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A delicious and hearty salad combining tender chicken, pasta, romaine lettuce, and a creamy Caesar dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz Pasta (rotini or fusilli) Cooked and cooled
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast Diced
Salad Base
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Croutons Optional
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and garlic powder until well combined.
Toss the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with croutons and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a healthier option, use whole grain pasta and a lighter Caesar dressing.

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