Description
A delicious and hearty Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad that combines tender grilled chicken, fresh greens, and pasta, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 lb grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, grilled chicken, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Add the Caesar dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and croutons.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta and a lighter Caesar dressing.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the croutons right before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Feel free to add other toppings like cherry tomatoes or avocado for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Caesar Salad