The Ultimate Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 22 minutes

Ingredients

12 Ounces Penne or Bowtie Pasta (you can also substitute gluten-free pasta, if desired)

3 Heads Romaine Lettuce

1 Cup Chicken (chopped)

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)

1 1/2 Cups Plain Yogurt

1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

1 Lemon (juiced)

3 Cloves Garlic (mashed)

3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)

1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions

Boil Water

To make this pasta salad, start by preparing the pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, on the stove.

Cook Pasta

Once the water is boiling, add in the pasta and cook until it is al dente. This should take approximately 11-12 minutes, but be sure to reference the directions on the pasta box.

Rinse Pasta

When the pasta is cooked through, drain it and rinse it thoroughly with cold water.

Prepare Dressing

Set the pasta aside to cool while you prepare the dressing.

Blend Ingredients

Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until it's smooth and creamy.

Chop Lettuce

Next, chop the heads of romaine lettuce and add them to a large bowl.

Assemble Salad

Finally, assemble the salad by adding the pasta into the bowl with the lettuce, along with the chopped chicken and parmesan cheese, and then pour the dressing on top of the pasta salad.

Store and Enjoy

Toss to fully combine, then serve the salad and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to three days.