Description
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a quick and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken, crisp romaine, pasta, and a creamy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup croutons
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, and anchovy paste.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl.
- Add chopped romaine and chicken.
- Pour dressing over and toss to combine.
- Top with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Add dressing gradually to control consistency.
- Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor.
- Add croutons just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 55