Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

📝 Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast (grilled or shredded)
• 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie work well)
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup croutons
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved or grated

For the Caesar Dressing (or use store-bought):

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1–2 tbsp water or milk (to thin the dressing if needed)

🥣 Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and croutons.
3. Make the dressing by whisking all the Caesar dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Top with parmesan cheese and a few extra croutons for crunch.
6. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes for a cold pasta salad.