Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Print)
Tender chicken, crisp romaine, creamy dressing, pasta, and parmesan combine for a hearty, fresh meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Base
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225 g bowtie or penne pasta, cooked al dente
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320 g cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
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240 g romaine lettuce, chopped
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150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Cheese and Garnish
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60 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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30 g garlic croutons
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10 g fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ Caesar Dressing
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120 ml mayonnaise
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45 ml extra virgin olive oil
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30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
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15 ml Dijon mustard
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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5 g anchovy paste (optional, for authentic flavor)
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2.5 ml Worcestershire sauce
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45 g finely grated Parmesan cheese
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1.5 g salt, to taste
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2.5 g cracked black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain using a colander and allow to cool.
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Season chicken breast as desired and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and dice into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, anchovy paste (if using), Worcestershire sauce, and finely grated parmesan until creamy and emulsified.
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In a large mixing bowl, add cooled pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes. Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss until fully coated.
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Sprinkle with grated parmesan and gently toss to combine. Just before serving, top with garlic croutons and garnish with fresh parsley, adding extra dressing if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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For best texture, add croutons immediately before serving to prevent them from softening.