Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

Caesar chicken pasta salad served in a bowl.

4.91 from 11 votes

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

Loaded with pasta, grilled chicken, and crisp Romaine, Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is tossed in creamy dressing and topped with parmesan. It’s a refreshing dish for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Salads & Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 399kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the Dressing

1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Recipe

1 lb pasta cooked and cooled
1 1/2 cup chicken cooked, cubed, and cooled
1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes halved
6 cup romaine lettuce chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese shaved
pinch sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

In a small food processor, combine all of the ingredients for the dressing. Process until smooth and creamy.
To make the salad, in a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomato halves, lettuce, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

-I prefer a milder anchovy flavor, but for a stronger kick, blend a rinsed and dried anchovy fillet into the food processor with the dressing ingredients.

To STORE this Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad, transfer leftovers to an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. If you want to make it ahead, keep the Caesar salad dressing separate until serving to preserve the lettuce’s crispness.

This recipe is not ideal for freezing due to the fresh vegetables and pasta, which can become mushy after thawing. If REHEATING, warm only the chicken and pasta before tossing with the salad.

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