Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Loaded with the perfect balance of textures and flavor, two classic comfort foods collide in this fantastic and easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad recipe.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For The Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 clove garlic , grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup finely grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano
For the Pasta Salad
- 12 ounces (3 cups) uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 hearts Romaine , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved (crosswise, not lengthwise)
- 2 cups seasoned and cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts , diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
- Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese , for serving
Instructions
- Set a large pot of salted water to boil; cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water. Shake to get rid of any excess liquid.
- In the meantime, make the dressing. In a large serving bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing until well combined.
- Add pasta to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the pieces of Romaine, tomatoes, chicken, and croutons to the pasta and toss to combine and make sure everything is coated.
- Garnish with fresh shaved Parmesan and serve right away!
Notes
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How To Make Ahead and Store:
- This salad is best served the same day its made, but it will keep in the refrigerator up to 2 days and can be made 1 day ahead of time.
- The dressing can be made separately, and kept in the fridge the day before assembling the salad, to save a little more time.
- If making this ahead of time, I recommend leaving out the romaine lettuce and croutons, then toss them in right before serving. And reserve a little dressing or make extra to add in, since it gets soaked up by the pasta sitting overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal · Carbohydrates: 37g · Protein: 17g · Fat: 26g · Saturated Fat: 5g · Cholesterol: 44mg · Sodium: 415mg · Potassium: 324mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 3g · Vitamin A: 284IU · Vitamin C: 5mg · Calcium: 81mg · Iron: 1mg