Description
Whip up a delightful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in just 20 minutes! This refreshing dish combines the heartiness of pasta with crisp romaine and savory chicken, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or busy weeknight dinners. With a homemade dressing featuring zesty lemon and creamy mayonnaise, this salad offers a delicious twist on classic flavors. Ideal for any occasion, it’s versatile enough to be served as a main dish or a side. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for an easy meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 hearts of Romaine
- Shredded rotisserie chicken
- Croutons (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Chop the Romaine into bite-sized pieces and combine with the cooled pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve topped with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg