Description
A vibrant salad combining seasoned grilled chicken, tender pasta, crisp greens, and a light Caesar dressing, perfect for lunches and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 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 your pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced grilled chicken, chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator or serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to two days. Add dressing right before serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salad, chicken Caesar, pasta salad, high protein, healthy lunch