Chicken Rigatoni Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Rigatoni Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces mini rigatoni pasta; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken; ⅔ cup finely chopped red onion; ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; romaine lettuce leaf; 1 cup herbed crouton, crumbled for garnish; 8 rolled anchovies over capers, drained and blotted dry (optional); ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; salt; pepper; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional); ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

8 ounces mini rigatoni pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
⅔ cup finely chopped red onion
½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
romaine lettuce leaf
1 cup herbed crouton, crumbled for garnish
8 rolled anchovies over capers, drained and blotted dry (optional)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Cook pasta al dente by following the directions on the box; drain in a colander, rinse under cold running water and drain completely; set aside.
2
To make the dressing: in a small mixing bowl, whisk the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and anchovy paste until well blended.
3
Slowly whisk in the olive oil, forming an emulsion.
4
Transfer pasta to a large bowl; add in chicken, onion, parsley, and cheese; toss gently to combine.
5
Pour dressing over the salad; toss again to coat.
6
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving.
7
Before serving, line plate with romaine lettuces.
8
Place salad on lettuce bed and sprinkle with croutons; garnish with anchovy fillets, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces mini rigatoni pasta, 2 cups cubed cooked chicken, ⅔ cup finely chopped red onion, ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Chicken Rigatoni Caesar Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Rigatoni Caesar Salad

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