Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Print Version)

Tender chicken, pasta, crisp romaine, and Caesar dressing tossed for a fresh, hearty salad.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, diced

→ Pasta

02 - 225 g rotini or fusilli pasta

→ Vegetables

03 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Dairy

05 - 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated

→ Condiments

06 - 120 ml Caesar dressing

→ Spices

07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to halt cooking and cool.
02 - In a spacious mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
03 - Pour the Caesar dressing evenly over the salad components and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve immediately for best texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses ingredients you likely have on hand like pasta chicken and lettuce
  • Quick to assemble making it great for lunches or impromptu dinners
  • Hearty enough for a main course yet feels light and fresh
  • Naturally gluten free with gluten free pasta for those who need it
02 -
  • Makes a filling meal thanks to balanced protein and carbs
  • Tastes just as good with leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken
  • Easy to double for a crowd
03 -
  • Cook the pasta just until al dente and rinse immediately to avoid gumminess
  • Grate your own Parmesan for the boldest cheese flavor
  • Do not overdress Toss well and add more dressing only if needed
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