Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
This tangy, creamy chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is light and filling with all kinds of tasty fixings like chicken, lettuce, pasta noodles, tomatoes, and cheese.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp 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 personally prefer a less prominent anchovy flavor, but if you want it a little stronger, add a rinsed and dried anchovy fillet to the food processor when making the dressing.
-This salad keeps best for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
-This salad keeps best for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 8serving | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3332IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 2mg