Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad

  Salads

My colleagues and I made a pact to eat healthier, and we took turns sharing dishes. I'm happy to report that, thanks to recipes like this crisp and tangy salad, we all trimmed down.

Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 8 ounces)
  • 6 cups torn romaine
  • 3 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Toss with remaining ingredients; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 422 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.

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