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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for Make-Ahead Lunches

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad combines penne, grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, cucumber, carrot, green onion, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, optional croutons, and Caesar dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts grilled
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 medium cucumber chopped
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup croutons optional
  • Caesar salad dressing to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon or tongs
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water and set aside to cool.
  2. Chop the grilled chicken breasts into small chunks.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together chicken, cooked penne pasta, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, green onion, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
  4. Drizzle with the desired amount of Caesar salad dressing and toss to coat.

Notes

Cool pasta before mixing with lettuce.
Add dressing close to serving for the freshest texture.
Keep croutons separate until serving if making ahead.