Description
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious and hearty dish, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a potluck. With tender pasta, chopped chicken, crispy bacon, crunchy croutons, and a creamy Caesar dressing, it’s a satisfying meal in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and chilled
- 2 cups cooked and cooled chopped chicken
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 bag croutons (5 oz)
- 1 can sliced olives (optional)
- 1-1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1-1 1/2 cups cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 bottle Caesar dressing (16 oz)
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then chill it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped chicken, romaine lettuce, and red onion.
- Add the croutons, sliced olives (if using), shredded Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Pour in the Caesar dressing and toss everything together until well combined.
- Season with pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can use grilled chicken or add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- You can adjust the amount of Caesar dressing based on your preferred level of creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg