Creamy Chicken Caesar Rotini Salad Recipe
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines tender rotini pasta with diced chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Caesar dressing for a delicious and satisfying meal. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup crunchy croutons
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- to taste salt
- for garnish fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook rotini pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Pour Caesar dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper, then toss again to mix well.
- Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
- Fold in croutons just before serving for added crunch.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.