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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A delicious and easy-to-make pasta salad combining tender chicken, crisp romaine, and a flavorful Caesar dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz uncooked pasta, such as rotini or penne
  • 2 hearts of Romaine
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
  • optional Croutons optional
  • for serving Parmesan cheese for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, and anchovy paste to make the dressing.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped romaine, shredded chicken, and dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and optional croutons before serving.

Notes

For a creamier texture, chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.