Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

In our Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, a delicious combination unfolds. Our creamy Caesar dressing, with a kick of Dijon mustard the freshness of lemon and the richness of Parmesan cheese, embraces cooked pasta, crisp Romaine lettuce and your choice of juicy chicken. This dish represents a fusion of the Caesar salad and comforting pasta bringing together a delightful mix of textures and flavors in perfect harmony. The dressing, with its savory and creamy notes, coats each ingredient beautifully to create a symphony of sensations in every mouthful. You can also add croutons for a satisfying crunch. Whether you enjoy it immediately or chill it for indulgence this recipe guarantees an explosion of flavors that will undoubtedly become one of your culinary creations.

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Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING:

2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp anchovy paste
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

FOR THE PASTA SALAD:

8 ounces uncooked pasta such as rotini or penne
2 hearts of Romaine
Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
Croutons optional
cerise tomato optional
Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

To make the dressing start by whisking 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of anchovy paste and 1/3 cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese. Set the dressing aside.
Next, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 ounces of pasta (rotini or penne) until it is al dente—around 10 minutes. Drain the pasta. Transfer it to a large bowl.
Now it's time to assemble the salad. Cut two hearts of Romaine lettuce into pieces about an inch in size. Add them to the bowl with the pasta. For some added protein consider including shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and salad ingredients. Make sure everything is well coated by tossing it all together.
If you're looking for some texture and flavor feel free to add croutons as a crunch.
To serve your creation garnish with Parmesan cheese and enjoy right away! If you prefer a chilled salad experience refrigerate it covered until you're ready to indulge.

Notes

To create a gluten-free version of this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad you can easily replace the regular pasta with your preferred gluten-free pasta option. Just make sure that both the Worcestershire sauce and croutons if included are certified gluten-free well. This simple modification lets you enjoy all the flavors and textures while catering to a gluten-free diet.

Audrey