Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Caesar pasta salad with chicken

Preparation time: 15 minutes Time to cook: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour Portions: 8

A pasta salad with grilled chicken and crunchy parmesan croutons in a tasty Caesar dressing!

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ingredients

For the parmesan crostini:

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 small clove of garlic, grated
• 2 cups bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano (parmesan), grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the grilled chicken:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded thin
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Caesar dressing:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream or plain yogurt)
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk (or milk)
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 chopped anchovy fillet (or 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano (parmesan), grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the pasta salad:

• 8 ounces pasta
• 6 cups romaine lettuce, sliced
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (parmesan), grated or shredded or shaved

directions

For the parmesan crostini:

1. Mix the oil and garlic together and let sit for a while before draining the garlic from the oil.
2. Toss the bread with the garlic oil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake in a preheated 375°F/190°C oven until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes , stirring halfway through cooking.

For the grilled chicken:

3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and grill (or pan-fry in oil) over medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side, before setting it aside to rest for 5 minutes and then slice it. cut it into pieces.

For the Caesar dressing:

4. Mix everything well.

For the pasta salad:

5. Cook the pasta as directed on the package, drain and rinse in cold water until it has cooled.
6. Toss the pasta, lettuce, croutons and chicken with the dressing and parmesan and enjoy!

Option: Add 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon.
Option: Add 1 cup diced tomatoes.
Option: Add 1 diced avocado.
Option: Use salmon, shrimp, beef, pork or tofu instead of chicken.
Option: You can cook the pasta and cook the croutons at the same time to save time.
Option: you can prepare the croutons and chicken the day before to save time.

Nutritional values: 326 calories, Fat 13 g (Saturated 3g, Trans0), Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 283 mg, Carbohydrates 28g (2g fiber, Sugars 2g), Protein 21g

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