Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Let's make a classic Caesar salad but make it with hearty tender chicken, rotini pasta, and Pearls Garlic Stuffed Olives for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 8 ounces dry rotini or penne pasta
- 1½ to 2 cups diced chicken breast
- 2 romaine lettuces chopped into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 cup Pearls Specialties Garlic Stuffed Olives sliced
For the Caesar Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 anchovy fillets packed in oil
- 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
- To make the dressing, add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until it's smooth and creamy.
- Place the cooked pasta, romaine lettuce, chicken, Parmesan, croutons, and olives in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Add more dressing according to preference.
- Serve immediately.