Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 oz.  dry rotini, penne, or any whole grain medium pasta if you have whole grain pasta as a zero point food. You can use gluten-free pasta, if desired. 
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite sized chunks  
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 
  • 1 cup seasoned croutons 
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded  
  • 1/4 tsp course ground black pepper  
  • 1/2-3/4 cup Caesar dressing homemade or low calorie store bought Caesar dressing


Instructions

  1. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain water and run under cold water. Set aside.
  2. In a large salad bowl combine, cooked cooled pasta, chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and course black pepper. 
  3. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. 
  4. Toss with desired amount of dressing (between 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup) just before serving, 
  5. Enjoy!

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