Description
Whip up a delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that’s perfect for any occasion! This quick and satisfying dish combines tender pasta, fresh Romaine lettuce, and shredded chicken, all tossed in a creamy homemade dressing featuring zesty Dijon mustard and rich Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, mayonnaise, anchovy paste, minced garlic, and Parmesan until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped Romaine lettuce, and shredded chicken.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg