CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD
A delicious pasta salad version of the classic Caesar salad, loaded with grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Parmesan, crunchy croutons and a creamy Caesar dressing.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 6 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and chopped
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cucumber chopped
- 1 carrot shredded
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup croutons
- Creamy Caesar salad dressing to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package, drain and let cool completely.
- Grill chicken breasts, let cool slightly then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, chicken, romaine, cucumber, carrots, green onion, tomatoes, Parmesan and croutons.
- Drizzle in desired amount of Caesar dressing and toss to coat everything evenly.
- For best flavor, let the salad chill for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with extra Parm and croutons before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use a high-quality store-bought or homemade Caesar dressing.
- Toss salad gently to prevent the lettuce from getting soggy.
- Prep all components in advance and store separately until ready to toss together.
- For meal prep, pack dressing separately and toss with salad right before eating.
