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Caesar Pasta Salad with Chicken

Creamy Caesar Pasta Salad with Chicken for Quick Freshness

Caesar Pasta Salad with Chicken combines classic salad elements with gluten-free pasta, creating a delicious and healthy dish perfect for warm days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 16 oz gluten-free pasta Banza chickpea pasta recommended
  • enough water for boiling the pasta
For the Chicken
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 2 breasts cooked chicken freshly cooked or leftovers
For the Salad
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • Parmesan cheese to taste
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for flavor
For Optional Croutons
  • 2 slices gluten-free bread cubed and baked

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your gluten-free pasta and cook according to package instructions, around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. While the pasta cools, shred your rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces, or dice freshly cooked chicken breasts. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, whisking until smooth. For extra flavor, add lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled gluten-free pasta, shredded chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, and Kalamata olives. Pour dressing over and toss gently until coated.
  5. Transfer the salad to serving dishes and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Serve immediately, or chill up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep components separate until ready to serve for best freshness.

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