Description
A delightful and creamy pasta salad featuring chicken, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce, perfect for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup croutons (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- If desired, sprinkle croutons on top for added crunch.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the Caesar dressing.
- Add sliced avocado or diced bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg