Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (High Protein)
This chicken caesar pasta salad is a fun twist on a classic caesar salad. Made with pasta, shredded chicken, lettuce, parmesan cheese, and a homemade healthy caesar dressing. Perfect for an easy meal or for summer cookouts.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta I used fusilli
- 3 packed cups shredded chicken 12 ounces cooked, about 1 pound raw
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce Fresh and crunchy is key
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese Adds that salty kick
- 1 ¼ cup Caesar dressing homemade or store-bought
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice This brightens everything up nicely
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Boil or pressure cook the pasta as per package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside to cool a bit. You don’t want it hot when you toss with the lettuce.
- Use cooked shredded chicken. If you wanna pressure cook the chicken, do a tender pull test after cooking, whether by steam or manual quick release.
- In a big bowl, stir together pasta, shredded chicken, chopped romaine, and shredded parmesan.
- Pour Caesar dressing over everything and drizzle lemon juice. Toss everything well till salad’s coated evenly.
- Add salt and pepper to your liking. Taste as you go; it’s easy to adjust.
- You can serve immediately for a fresh crunch or refrigerate 1-2 hours to let flavors meld. Both ways work heck good.
Notes
Nutritional information is based on using homemade caesar dressing. Actual nutrition may vary depending on the dressing used.