Delicious Pasta Caesar Salad
A delightful and creamy chicken pasta salad, perfect for any gathering or a simple meal at home!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3.75 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1.33 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
- 1 cup croutons (optional)
- 0.5 cup Additional Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Set the dressing aside while you prepare the salad.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
- Cut the Romaine hearts into 1-inch pieces. Add the chopped Romaine and your choice of shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts to the bowl with the pasta.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta and salad ingredients. Toss everything together until well coated. If desired, add croutons for extra crunch.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.