Ingredients
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- 5 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked spiral pasta noodles
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken, chopped
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese, grated, to taste
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4-6 anchovies
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 tsp dijon mustard, optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients for the Caesar dressing in a blender or food processor until mostly smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, typically 6-8 minutes in boiling water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cool water, and refrigerate until needed.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl with the chopped chicken, cooled pasta, and parmesan cheese.
- Pour in your desired amount of Caesar dressing and toss to coat evenly. Adjust flavor by adding more dressing, parmesan, lemon juice, or sea salt if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your salad!
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
Rotisserie chicken makes for a quick and easy protein option.
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or croutons for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 56mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.