If you love Pasta Salad and Caesar salad this Caesar Pasta Salad one is for you! In 15- 20 mins or less you can whip up this goodness for lunch or a side for dinner! Even better perfect for a potluck!
Don’t forget to save or PIN this one so you can quick reference it. You will wanna make this one not once not twice but will become a part of your regular go to meal routine!
Also, you are more than welcome to make your own dressing or crouton but this crazy busy mama version is super quick and that is the version that I think is delicious and want to share with you!
Try it, I guarantee you will love it!
Also, I must say- I love cooking with infused balsamic and olive oils these are my favorite right HERE and the Persian Lime is epic for this salad! You can snag them HERE and save a little at checkout with discount code: crazybusymama
Caesar Pasta salad is perfect for a main meal, side or lunch! This one is off the chain!
So without further delay, here is how I did it:
Caesar Pasta Salad Ingredients:
Head of Romaine chopped
Rotini pasta -16 oz
Croutons – entire bag or 3 cups
Crumbled Bacon – 8 pieces of bacon
1 1/2 Tbsp of Persian Lime Olive Oil – (you can use regular if that’s all you have) just love our infused oils.
Chicken- 2 chopped up chicken breasts
1 Tbsp Kinders no salt garlic & herb
1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
3/4 cups Ranch
3/4 cups Caesar dressing
1 Tbsp Salad supreme seasoning
Caesar Pasta Salad Directions:
In a medium skillet add Olive oil – I am using Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil (game changer for flavor) in pan heat until sizzles
Add 2 chopped into cubes chicken breasts
Add 1 Tbsp of Kinders no salt garlic & herb seasoning
Cook 6-7 mins until chicken is done and turn burner off
In a medium skillet place chopped bacon I use kitchen shears to cut and cook bacon until crispy. Once crispy take out of skillet and place on paper towel to soak up excess grease
As that is cooking bring water to a rolling boil and cook rotini pasta
Chop up a head of romaine lettuce
And once pasta is cooked drain and rinse with cold water
Grab a large bowl preferably one with lid and pour fully cooked and drained pasta in large bowl, then add chopped lettuce, cooked and seasoned chicken, chopped and cooked bacon
All the kitchen essentials that I used to make and store this amazing Caesar Pasta Salad are linked HERE for your convenience. Absolutely, obsessed with these stainless steel mixing and storing bowls with lids set from Viking.
Add 3/4 cups of each dressing (could start with 1/2 cup of each and add to desired amount )
Add salad supreme seasoning to top then pour on croutons and mix real well
Lastly add shredded Parmesan cheese
Mix and serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 mins and serve.
Best if eaten the day you make. As the lettuce starts to wilt and the croutons lose the crunch the longer it sets.
I had to have a quick bite… and Lulu (my adorable fur baby) is secretly hoping I will drop some so she can have a bite too!
CBM Tip: You could make ahead (even the night before) and then add chopped romaine and croutons prior to serving too!
For those of you who love a step by step video tutorial here it is 👇🏻
If you really want up your calorie count you can pair this bad boy with this!
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Caesar Pasta Salad
Equipment
- Infused Olive Oils Persian
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine Lettuce one head of lettuce Chopped
- 16 oz Rotini Pasta
- 3 cups Croutons can use desired amount
- 1/2 cup chopped Bacon approximately 8 pieces
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil I use and love Infused Persian Lime
- 12 oz chicken breasts approximately 2 chicken breasts chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic & herb seasoning I use Kinders
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 3/4 cups Ranch Dressing feel free to adjust to your desired amount
- 3/4 cups Caesar Dressing feel free to adjust to your desired amount
- 1/2 tbsp Salad Supreme Seasoning
Instructions
- In a medium skillet add oil in pan heat until sizzles
- Add 2 chopped into cubes chicken breasts
- Add 1 Tbsp of Kinders no salt garlic & herb seasoning
- Cook 6-7 mins until chicken is done and turn burner off
- In a medium skillet place chopped bacon I use kitchen shears to cut and cook bacon until crispy. Once crispy take out of skillet and place on paper towel to soak up excess grease
- As that is cooking bring water to a rolling boil and cook rotini pasta
- chop up a head of romaine lettuce And once pasta is cooked drain and rinse with cold water
- Grab a large bowl preferably one with lid and pour fully cooked and drained pasta in large bowl, then add chopped lettuce, cooked and seasoned chicken, chopped and cooked bacon
- Add 3/4 cups of each dressing (could start with 1/2 cup of each and add to desired amount)
- Add salad supreme seasoning to top then pour on croutons and mix real well Lastly add shredded Parmesan cheese
- Mix and serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 mins and serve.
- Best if eaten the day you make. As the lettuce starts to wilt and croutons lose crunch longer it sets.
