Description
A delightful and easy pasta salad featuring rotini, grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: croutons for topping
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the cooled pasta, diced chicken breast, chopped romaine lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing and olive oil over the salad mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again until well coated.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour for a cooler option.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients, and consider making your own Caesar dressing for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg