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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a fun twist on the classic caesar salad made with lettuce, pasta, croutons, chicken in a homemade dressing
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 626 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup avocado mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup shaved Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the salad
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta
- 3 lices sourdough cubed
- kosher salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 head romaine chopped, about 4 cups
- 1 ½-2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast chopped
Instructions
- Make the dressing. In a small blender or food processor, blend the mayonnaise, parmesan, garlic, capers, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice and black pepper.
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Make the croutons. Preheat oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, toss cut sourdough bread with oil and kosher salt. Bake until golden brown, 15 minutes.
- Assemble salad. In a large bowl, mix pasta, croutons, romaine lettuce, chicken, and dressing. Season to taste and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make ahead: You can cook the chicken ad croutons and make the dressing ahead of time.
- Storage: Undressed, the salad will keep well covered in the fridge for around 3 days. Don't dress the salad until you are ready to serve it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
626kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
619mg
(26%)
Potassium
398mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
708IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 626kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 708IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.