Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Rotini and Romaine Lettuce
A creamy, protein-rich pasta salad with grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan, tossed in Caesar dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
8 ounces rotini or penne pasta, 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded, 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved, 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup Caesar dressing, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 clove garlic minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup croutons optional, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Cook pasta, drain, and rinse under cold water. 2. Dice or shred cooked chicken. 3. Chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, chop red onion. 4. Whisk dressing ingredients. 5. Combine pasta, chicken, and vegetables. 6. Pour dressing over and toss gently. 7. Fold in Parmesan and croutons. 8. Chill for 30 minutes. 9. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust vegetables or protein as desired. Store in airtight container up to 2 days. Add croutons before serving.