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CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD

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Whip up a 2-minute meal in-a-bowl with a refreshing recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad starring DIY dressing.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz. uncooked pasta, such as rotini or penne
2 hearts of Romaine
Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
Croutons (optional)
Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, minced garlic and anchovy paste until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper then set the dressing aside while you make 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 then add them and your protein of choice to the bowl with the pasta.
Add the prepared dressing and toss to combine. Add the croutons (optional) and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 231 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN PASTA CAESAR SALAD

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My colleagues and I made a pact to eat healthier, and we took turns sharing dishes. I'm happy to report that, thanks to recipes like this crisp and tangy salad, we all trimmed down. -Teresa Jordan, Springville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 8 ounces)
6 cups torn romaine
3 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Toss with remaining ingredients; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.