Description
A delightful blend of traditional Caesar salad and hearty pasta, featuring grilled chicken and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (preferably whole grain or high-protein)
- 1 cup grilled chicken, diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Combine the essentials: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with diced chicken, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Dress it up: Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Season to perfection: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill or serve: Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
For meal prep, store in an airtight container and add dressing right before serving to keep lettuce crisp. Avoid overcooking pasta for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg