Chicken Caesar pasta salad is an easy crowd-pleaser.

Chicken Caesar Salad vs.

Transforming these classic flavors into a pasta salad is a guaranteed winner.

Southern Living Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in bowls to serve

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Revive with an additional drizzle of olive oil, if needed, and re-season to taste if needed.

Past that point, the texture and flavor may suffer.

Serve as part of a larger spread, or as a lunch or light dinner option for busy weekdays.

Southern Living Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad ingredients

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Pair with garlic bread,dinner rolls, or grilled or roasted vegetables for an added touch.

Add lettuce and croutons.

Remove from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature, covered, about 30 minutes.

Southern Living Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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Just before serving, stir in lettuce and croutons.

Garnish with cheese and parsley:

Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, and garnish with parsley.

you might also give ourGreek yogurt-based versiona try.

Southern Living Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad whisking together the dressing ingredients

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Southern Living Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad stirring together the salad to chill

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Southern Living Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad adding the lettuce and croutons to serve

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Southern Living Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad in the bowl to serve

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