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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
Turn a caesar salad into a main dish recipe with the addition of chicken and pasta. The flavorful caesar dressing is a perfect match for this protein- and veggie-rich salad the entire family will love to devour.
Prep
20 min
Cook
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Total
20 min
Serves
6
Instructions
- 01
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, and black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. The dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- 02
Prepare the pasta according to package directions, then drain. The pasta can be prepped up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated until ready to assemble the salad.
- 03
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and avocado, if using.
- 04
Pour the dressing over top and toss gently until everything is coated in the dressing.
- 05
Before serving, sprinkle shaved Parmesan over the salad. Garnish with any optional toppings, as desired.
Nutrition
per serving · 2 cups
- Calories
- 419
- Protein
- 26g
- Carbs
- 34g
- Fat
- 20g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sat. fat
- 4g
- Sodium
- 540mg
- Cholesterol
- 56mg
Variations & swaps
Make It Gluten Free
- If needed, make this recipe gluten free with a simple swap. Use gluten-free pasta, such as Jovial or Slurrp Farm brand and cook it according to the package directions before adding to the salad. Also, opt for a gluten-free topper, if using one, such as roasted chickpeas or toasted nuts.
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