Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is essential for making a fantastic Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. Here’s what you will need:
- 2 cups rotini pasta (or pasta of your choice)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: croutons for topping
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped chicken, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, mix again, and season with salt and pepper. Add croutons if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize the salad with additional toppings like avocado or bacon.
- Can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg