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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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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

Instructions
 

  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.
CHEF’S TIP
Cool pasta before mixing with lettuce.
Add dressing close to serving for the freshest texture.
Keep croutons separate until serving if making ahead.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken caesar pasta salad, caesar pasta salad, chicken pasta salad, make-ahead lunch salad, grilled chicken pasta salad, romaine pasta salad, appetizers and party food
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