Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Whip up a 20-minute meal in a bowl with this refreshing recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad starring DIY dressing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

For the dressing:

• 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 finely grated Parmesan cheese

For the pasta salad:

• 8 oz. uncooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
• 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
• Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
• Croutons (optional)
• Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

1. Make the dressing:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then set the dressing aside.
2. Make the pasta salad:
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
3. Cut the Romaine hearts into 1-inch pieces, then add them and your protein of choice to the bowl with the pasta.
4. Add the prepared dressing and toss to combine. Add croutons (optional) and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Notes

For a delicious twist, use cheesy tortellini!

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

• Author: baking
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 10 servings 1x

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Whip up a 20-minute meal in a bowl with this refreshing recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad starring DIY dressing.

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Ingredients

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For the dressing:

• 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 finely grated Parmesan cheese

For the pasta salad:

• 8 oz. uncooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)

• 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce

• Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts

• Croutons (optional)

• Parmesan cheese, for serving

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Instructions

• Make the dressing:
  In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then set the dressing aside.

• Make the pasta salad:
  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.

• Cut the Romaine hearts into 1-inch pieces, then add them and your protein of choice to the bowl with the pasta.

 

• Add the prepared dressing and toss to combine. Add croutons (optional) and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

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Notes

For a delicious twist, use cheesy tortellini!