This easy and flavorful pasta salad is a perfect summer companion for barbecues, potlucks, and quick lunches.
Why You’ll Love It
- Tried-and-true recipe with a winning combination of flavors and textures.
- Combines all the key ingredients of chicken Caesar salad with whole wheat pasta and fresh tomatoes.
- Quick and easy to make, using leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat fusilli pasta
- 12 ounces cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 romaine lettuce heart, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup croutons
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Homemade Caesar Dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Caesar Dressing.
- Combine the pasta, chicken, romaine, tomatoes, croutons, and Parmesan in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with Caesar Dressing and toss to combine.
- Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Tips
- For a shortcut, use your favorite store-bought Caesar salad dressing.
- Make extra dressing to keep leftovers from drying out.
- If you don’t have extra dressing, revive leftovers with a squeeze of lemon juice.
