Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta
All the Caesar salad flavors you love—crisp romaine, savory chicken, and crunchy croutons—tossed with pasta and a zippy vinaigrette for a fresh, satisfying meal.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 12 oz bowtie rotini, penne, or other medium pasta
- 2 romaine hearts well chopped (about 3-4 cups)
- 2 ½ cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated or shaved, divided
- 1 cup Caesar vinaigrette recipe below
- 1 cup croutons
Caesar Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon anchovy paste
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- While pasta cooks, mix vinaigrette ingredients in a mason jar and shake, or whisk in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, romaine, chicken, tomatoes, most of the Parmesan, and vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
- When ready to serve, add the croutons and toss again. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Keep croutons separate until serving if making ahead.
- Substitute with your favorite Caesar dressing if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2868IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg