Recipe: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Description: A pasta salad with grilled chicken and crispy parmesan croutons in a tasty caesar dressing!
Ingredients: [{"text": "2 tablespoons olive oil"}, {"text": "1 small clove garlic, grated"}, {"text": "2 cups bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (gluten-free for gluten-free)"}, {"text": "2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated"}, {"text": "salt and pepper to taste"}, {"text": "1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded thin"}, {"text": "salt and pepper to taste"}, {"text": "1/4 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream or plain yogurt)"}, {"text": "2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk"}, {"text": "1 clove garlic, grated"}, {"text": "1 anchovy fillet, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste)"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)"}, {"text": "1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce"}, {"text": "1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard"}, {"text": "2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated"}, {"text": "salt and pepper to taste"}, {"text": "8 ounces pasta"}, {"text": "6 cups romaine lettuce, sliced"}, {"text": "1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated or shredded or shaved"}]
Instructions: Mix the oil and garlic and let sit for a while before straining the garlic from the oil.
Toss the bread in the garlic oil, parmesan, salt and pepper, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until lightly golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, mixing half way through.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, grill over medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side, before setting aside to rest 5 minutes and then slice it into bite sized pieces.
Mix everything well.
Cook the pasta as directed on the package, drain and rinse in cold water until it has cooled.
Toss the pasta, lettuce, croutons, and chicken with the dressing and parmesan and enjoy!
