Description
A refreshing twist on classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken and pasta for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup croutons
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- Grill chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Mix Caesar dressing, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with croutons and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber.
- Add anchovies for a traditional Caesar flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg