Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

By Lady Butterfly

Prep time 10 mins
Cook time 30 mins
Total time 40 mins

This tangy, creamy chicken Caesar salad is perfect for summer! It's light, flavorful and filling.

Ingredients

• For the dressing:
• 1/2 c. low-fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. dijon mustard
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 lb. pasta, cooked and cooled
• 1 1/2 c. chicken, cooked, cubed and cooled
• 1 c. ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
• 6 c. romaine, chopped
• 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. shaved parmesan cheese
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Details

Adapted from lifemadesimplebakes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a small food processor, combine all of the ingredients for the dressing. Process until smooth and creamy.
2.To make the salad, in a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomato halves, lettuce, parmesan, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.


Notes

-I personally prever a less prominent anchovy flavor, but if you want it a little stronger, add a rinsed and dried anchovy fillet to the food processor when making the dressing.
-This salad keeps best for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.