Delicious Pesto Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe Awaits!
A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad combining the classic tastes of pesto, chicken, and Caesar dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, pesto sauce, and Caesar dressing.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and mix well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and croutons.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the amount of pesto and Caesar dressing according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg