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Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe
Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe is made with Caesar salad dressing, uncooked rotini pasta, and cubed grilled chicken breast.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Prepare the dressing
Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
uncooked rotini pasta
In the method: Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions.
torn romaine lettuce
In the method: In a large serving bowl combine romaine, chicken, and pasta.
cubed grilled chicken breast
In the method: In a large serving bowl combine romaine, chicken, and pasta.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 8 ounces uncooked rotini pastaIngredient note
Source: 6 cups torn romaine lettuceIngredient note
Source: 1 ½ cups cubed grilled chicken breastIngredient note
Source: ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: ¾ cups Caesar salad dressingIngredient note
Source: ½ cup croutons
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
When you are ready to serve the salad toss salad with dressing and garnish with Parmesan cheese and croutons to avoid the salad from turning soggy.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What happens at the end?
When you are ready to serve the salad toss salad with dressing and garnish with Parmesan cheese and croutons to avoid the salad from turning soggy.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Save time by buying rotisserie chicken and using that instead of grilled chicken. Skip the chicken it to make it more of a side dish or switch up the protein. Other options for protein would be thin strips of grilled skirt steak, roasted salmon or grilled shrimp. Add some cooked chopped bacon and diced tomatoes or sliced cherry tomatoes to make this a BLT Caesar Pasta salad.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: julieseatsandtreats.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
