Description
A refreshing and satisfying salad featuring pasta, crisp romaine, grilled chicken, and creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, and diced chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the salad with Caesar dressing, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and croutons, tossing gently again.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh; add croutons just before serving to maintain crunch. Can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg