Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing meal that’s perfect for a warm summer day. It combines the classic flavors of Caesar salad with the hearty goodness of pasta and grilled chicken. This dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
• 8 oz penne pasta
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through. Let cool, then slice.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, and grilled chicken.
4. Dress the Salad: Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to coat.
5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Tips:

• For a vegetarian option, substitute the grilled chicken with grilled vegetables like zucchini or eggplant.
• To make the salad more filling, add chickpeas or other beans.
• For extra flavor, add a few croutons or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

This Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It’s easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking.

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Ingredients

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2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced

8 oz penne pasta

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

1/2 cup Caesar dressing

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through. Let cool, then slice.

Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, and grilled chicken.

Dress the Salad: Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss to coat.

Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20-30 minutes | Total Time: 40-50 minutes

Yields: 4-6 servings

• Author: Olivia Chen