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Chicken Caesar Salad: Quick and Flavorful Recipe
Emily

Chicken Caesar Salad

A vibrant Caesar salad with bold dressing, tender chicken, and fresh romaine. Ready in 25 minutes, it’s perfect for quick meals or dinner parties. Customize with croutons, pasta, or cherry tomatoes for added versatility.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: Contemporary
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dijon mustard 2 teaspoon
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoon
  • Alcohol-free Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoon
  • Mayonnaise 3/4 cup
  • Minced garlic 2 clove
  • Anchovy paste 1 teaspoon
  • Romaine lettuce 2 heart, cut into 1" pieces
  • Rotisserie chicken 4 cup, shredded
  • Rotini pasta 1/2 cup (dry, cooked)
  • Croutons 1/2 cup (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup

Method
 

  1. Whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and anchovy paste in a bowl until emulsified.
  2. Boil salted water, add rotini pasta, and cook until al dente (15 minutes). Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
  3. Chop romaine lettuce into 1" pieces and add to the pasta bowl. Toss with shredded chicken.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly. Add croutons if using, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use a sharp knife for consistent romaine texture.
Taste the dressing before adding Parmesan to adjust salt and tanginess.
Substitute romaine with spring mix for a crunchier base.
Replace rotini with farfalle or skip pasta for a lighter option.
Add cherry tomatoes for extra color and freshness.
Use oil-free mayonnaise for a lighter version.