Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A quick and flavorful pasta salad combining tender chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy Caesar-inspired dressing.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (rotini or penne)
Lettuce
- 2 hearts hearts of Romaine lettuce
Chicken
- Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
Dressing
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vinegar (as a Worcestershire sauce alternative)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Mix Dijon mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Chop romaine and add to the dressing.
- Stir in cooked pasta and shredded chicken, then toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for better flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, add croutons or a sprinkle of additional Parmesan before serving.