Caesar Pasta Salad
A quick and satisfying twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring hearty bowtie pasta, crisp romaine, tender rotisserie chicken, and tangy Caesar dressing. Perfect for picnics, lunches, or dinner sides.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups cooked bowtie pasta (from a 1-pound package)
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces classic Caesar croutons (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup crumbled turkey bacon (halal or non-pork option)
- 12 ounces Caesar salad dressing
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook for 9-11 minutes until al dente.
- Drain pasta, rinse under cold water to cool, and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, romaine lettuce, rotisserie chicken, Parmesan, croutons, and turkey bacon.
- Pour Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with black pepper, sea salt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Use halal-certified bacon or omit for a vegetarian version.
Adjust dressing quantity to preference.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Adjust dressing quantity to preference.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.