Description
A comforting mix of pasta and Caesar salad flavors, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or sunny picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by boiling water in a pot. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain the pasta when tender and let it cool completely.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, chopped chicken, and chopped romaine lettuce until everything is well combined.
- Dress the salad: Pour the Caesar dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently toss everything together, ensuring that the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and croutons on top. Add salt and pepper to taste for an extra flavor punch.
- Serve or store: Enjoy immediately, or for a chilled version, refrigerate for a bit before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add extra toppings like cherry tomatoes or avocados for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta salad, chicken salad, Caesar salad, quick meal, family-friendly