Description
A refreshing cold Caesar pasta salad with grilled chicken, using rotini pasta, crisp lettuce, griddled chicken, and a zesty lemon-lime marinade. The kit shortcuts save time while balancing flavor and texture for a satisfying weekday lunch.
Ingredients
6 to 8 chicken breasts (1 inch thick)
1 can lemon lime soda or Sprite
1 bottle zesty Italian salad dressing
1 box rotini spiral pasta (veggie optional)
2 Caesar salad kits (lettuce, dressing, croutons, cheese)
1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 cups prepared Caesar salad dressing
1 package Caesar salad croutons (optional)
Instructions
Pound chicken breasts to 1-inch thickness
Mix lemon lime soda with zesty Italian dressing as marinade
Marinate chicken in mixture overnight (8-12 hours) refrigerated
30 minutes before cooking, remove chicken, drain, and pat dry
Grill chicken over medium heat until cooked through (approx. 15 minutes)
Cook rotini pasta al dente and rinse with cold water to cool
Assemble with Caesar salad kit components (lettuce, croutons, cheese)
Toss pasta with extra Caesar dressing and Parmesan to adjust flavor
Notes
Marinate at least 4 hours for thinner chicken
Substitute veggie pasta for vegetarian option
Omit alcohol and pork-based ingredients entirely
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling and Chilling
- Cuisine: International