Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
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This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is light, yet hearty, with a tasty combination of crunchy greens, juicy chicken, and tender pasta, all folded together with a creamy homemade Caesar dressing. It's perfect any time of year, and especially welcome at summertime barbecues and potlucks. Plus, it's so easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 recipe caesar dressing (use as little or as much as you like)
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta, such as rigatoni, penne, rotini, or bow tie
- 6 cups chopped (1" pieces) hearts of Romaine
- 2 cups chopped (½"-¾" pieces) seasoned, cooked chicken breast (use roasted, sauteed, or grilled chicken breasts - or rotisserie chicken)
- 1 cup croutons
- ¼ cup shaved or shredded parmesan
- 2 grinds freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
For The Dressing:
- Make the Caesar Dressing and set it aside while you prepare the rest of the salad. You can make the dressing up to 2 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
For The Salad:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and throw in a teaspoon of kosher salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente - about 8 to 10 minutes, but timing will depend on the type of pasta you use. Drain the pasta very well and let it cool.
- Add the drained & cooled pasta, chopped Romaine, and cubed chicken to a large bowl, then toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle the Caesar Dressing over the top and toss gently to coat all the salad ingredients evenly.
- To finish, sprinkle the salad with croutons, Parmesan, and a couple grinds of black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To prepare in advance:
- Make the Caesar Dressing up to 2 days in advance. Place it in an airtight container and refrigerate.
- Up to several hours prior to serving, cook and drain the pasta. Chop the Romaine and chicken. Store each ingredient in separate airtight containers in the fridge.
- When ready to serve, add the pasta, Romaine, and chicken to a large bowl and proceed with the recipe instructions.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
639kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
750mg
(31%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
9488IU
(190%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 639 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 639kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 750mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 9488IU | 190% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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