Description
A refreshing fusion of classic Caesar salad and pasta, tossed with tender chicken, crisp romaine, and a homemade creamy dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, this dish balances rich flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
1 lb rotini or penne pasta
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1.5 lbs raw chicken, boiled or grilled)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (alcohol-free version required)
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup croutons
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente
Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste
Let dressing sit for 5 minutes to blend flavors
Add cooked pasta to dressing and toss to coat
Fold in chopped romaine and shredded chicken
Season with salt and pepper
Top with Parmesan cheese and croutons just before serving
Notes
Substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience
Use crumbled halal feta or nutritional yeast for non-meat versions
Chill briefly if desired for a lighter texture
Stored in airtight containers, refrigerate up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 3 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg