Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A delightful dish that combines classic Caesar salad flavors with hearty pasta, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes. Toss gently to mix everything.
- Dress the Salad: Pour in the Caesar dressing and toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
- Add Cheese and Season: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again lightly.
- Serve or Chill: Enjoy the salad immediately, or cover and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
You can use any type of cooked pasta; whole wheat or gluten-free options work well. Grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.