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CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces pasta (any shape you like. I use rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded ( I season mine with a little lemon-pepper seasoning)
- 1 to 2 large hearts Romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried then chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For dressing: Use your favorite Caesar salad dressing (we love Brianna's brand of dressing)
- OR use this Homemade Caesar Dressing recipe below:
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOMEMADE DRESSING:
- Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Cover and chill in fridge until ready to use.
FOR SALAD:
- Boil pasta in a large pot of water until al dente. Drain water and rinse noodles under cold water to cool.
- In a large serving bowl combine cooked chicken, tomatoes and cooled pasta. Chill until ready to serve. When ready- add the romaine lettuce, croutons and as much or little Caesar dressing you prefer to bowl. Gently stir to combine everything. Top with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
source:https://life-in-the-lofthouse.com
