Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A creamy and delicious twist on the boring old Caesar salad! This chicken caesar pasta salad is made with delicious homemade caesar salad dressing, penne rigate, grilled chicken, crunchy croutons, and fresh romaine lettuce! This is definitely going to be a hit at your next summer picnic!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
dressing:
- 1 cup low fat buttermilk no substitutions
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
salad:
- 1 lb. grilled chicken diced
- 1 pound penne rigate or fusilli pasta
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 heart of romaine chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions chopped (greens only)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups croutons
Instructions
DRESSING:
- Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl. Using a small whisk or fork, mix the dressing until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
TO SERVE:
- Boil the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, let cool.
- When ready to serve combine the chicken, pasta, tomatoes, romaine, and scallions in a large bowl, and toss with desired amount of dressing. Top with parmesan and croutons, serve immediately.
Notes
- The components for this salad can be made and kept in advance, just toss when ready to serve.
- Recipe inspired by Spicy Southern Kitchen
