Name: Chicken Caesar pasta salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz dry rotini pasta; 4 oz roasted chicken meat, shredded; 3 oz romaine lettuce, chopped; 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tbsp Caesar dressing; 2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 2/3 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

461 calories

Protein: 41g; 36% of calories
Carbs: 38g; 33% of calories
Fat: 16g; 31% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Fill a large pot with the water and a pinch of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, which takes about 10 minutes. Add the pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tender. Done when tender.
Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold running water until completely chilled. Shake well to remove excess water.
In a large bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, lemon juice, black pepper, and the remaining salt. Add the chilled pasta, shredded chicken, and cherry tomatoes. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the pasta mixture to a lunch container. Place the chopped romaine and Parmesan on top, or pack them in a separate small container. Chill in the fridge until you leave, then pack with an ice pack or in an insulated bag. Mix everything together just before eating, within about 4 hours of leaving the fridge.

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