Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic Caesar salad with a twist in this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. In just 20 minutes, you can create a satisfying and nutritious dish that combines tender rotini pasta, crisp Romaine lettuce, and shredded rotisserie chicken—all tossed in a creamy homemade dressing. This versatile recipe is perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a side at your next gathering. Impress your family and friends with this deliciously fresh meal that can be customized to suit any taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: croutons for garnish
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, anchovy paste, and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Chop Romaine and combine it with cooked pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with croutons and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg