Description
A delightful blend of grilled chicken, crispy romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (rotini, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 cups Grilled Chicken (tender and sliced)
- 4 cups Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup Caesar Dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- to taste Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking; set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Season with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until fully cooked. Allow it to rest before slicing into strips.
- Chop the lettuce: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and set it aside.
- Mix the dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the Caesar dressing with a pinch of salt and pepper, adjusting according to taste.
- Combine all elements: In the large bowl with the lettuce, add the cooled pasta, grilled chicken, croutons, and dressing. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and give it one last gentle mix to distribute the flavor.
Notes
Store leftover salad components separately to maintain freshness. For added crunch, toast your own croutons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg