Refreshing Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Summer and Beyond
Refreshing Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Summer and Beyond
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
- ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- Croutons, to taste
- Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Whisk Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, anchovy paste, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta to a large bowl with chicken and romaine lettuce.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with croutons and extra Parmesan.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold with optional cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Best served cold.
- Can be made ahead for meal prep.
- Adjust crouton quantity to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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