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Caesar Pasta Salad

Irresistible Caesar Pasta Salad That's Simple and Delicious

This Caesar Pasta Salad is a simple and delightful meal that blends pasta, romaine, and your choice of chicken or chickpeas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta or bowtie pasta works too
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped well
  • 1 cup Grilled Chicken Breast or substitute with chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
  • 1 cup Caesar Dressing homemade preferred
  • 1 cup Croutons or crispy bacon bits
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice or lime juice as substitute
  • to taste Black Pepper/Salt

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Wash and chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the cooled pasta and sliced grilled chicken to the bowl with the chopped romaine. Sprinkle shaved Parmesan cheese on top.
  4. Drizzle Caesar dressing and lemon juice over the ingredients. Toss everything together until well combined.
  5. Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Top with croutons right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Cook pasta al dente, prep ingredients ahead, and consider adding fresh veggies for extra color and flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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