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Home / Recipes / Small Meals / Salad / Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Lighter Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

30 mins
| 6 Comments | Jump to Recipe 07/25/14 | Updated: 01/07/20 | by Nora
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Ready In: 30 mins
Enjoy this lighter pasta version of the salad favorite without any guilt!
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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (I used skinless, boneless)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1 (8-oz) box whole wheat pasta (preferably small shapes)
  • 4 heads baby romaine lettuce (shredded)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)

Croutons

  • 1 slice whole grain bread (OR 4 tablespoons store bought croutons)

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons low fat greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ground black pepper (to taste)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ready In: 30 mins

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Pat the chicken dry and cut into strips. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Grill from both sides until done, about 5 minutes. Let cool and then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • To make the dressing whisk all the ingredients together until you achieve a creamy consistency.
  • If you are making your own croutons, cut the slice of bread into small cubes and dry fry in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat until golden crispy.
  • To assemble the salad put the chicken and pasta into a large bowl. Add the lettuce and tomatoes together with the dressing and mix everything until evenly coated. Top with the croutons and serve immediately.
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Nora’s Tips

Serve with additional parmesan shavings on the side for even more cheesy goodness!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1347IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 4mg

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Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish
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When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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Comments

  1. Aimee says

    January 11, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    I usually don’t eat Greek yogurt…so is it just plain yogurt or vanilla? I am assuming plain 🙂
    Thanks!
    Aimee

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    • Nora says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      It’s just plain 🙂 You can use regular plan yogurt as well without a problem, so you would’t have to get Greek yogurt just for this recipe 🙂

      Have a lovely day!

      Reply
  2. Carrie Pacini says

    August 08, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    This looks perfect for lunch. And I love the pretty blue dish.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      August 08, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      Thank you Carrie! I was so excited when I found those plates – they are from the 1940s!

      Reply
  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    July 26, 2014 at 6:22 am

    i seriously love a good pasta salad.. think i definitely know what i will be having for dinner tonight. thanks for the idea!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      July 26, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Pasta salads are awesome, aren’t they? Hope you have a nice dinner 🙂

      Reply

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