Description
A vibrant no-cook salad blending grilled chicken, romaine, Caesar dressing, and croutons for a balanced, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Caesar dressing, 1 cup
Whole grain pasta, 12 oz
Romaine lettuce, 4 cups, chopped
Grilled chicken breast, 4 oz, sliced
Croutons, 1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup
Minced garlic, 1 tsp
Chopped parsley, 2 tsp
Instructions
Cook whole grain pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil
Whisk Caesar dressing, garlic, and parsley. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice
Toss with cooked pasta until well coated
Add romaine, grilled chicken slices, and croutons. Gently mix
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the salad. Adjust seasoning or add more dressing as needed
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with parsley
Notes
For homemade dressing, use 1 part olive oil, 1 part mayonnaise, and 1 part lemon juice
Toast pasta briefly in a pan to enhance nuttiness
Substitute zucchini noodles or kale for regular pasta/romaine
Croutons can be homemade by toasting stale bread with olive oil
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg