CRAZY CAESAR'S SALAD

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Salad with an identity crisis - part pasta salad, part dinner salad. I tweaked a recipe I found over at allrecipes.com (Chicken Caesar Pasta, posted bsteimle) - streamlined it for harried nights I just don't feel like standing over the stove, and added in more veggies. Some of the vegetable amounts will be approximates, as I just usually eyeball what I throw in. You can add more or less, as you please.

Provided by Misa3446

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces uncooked rotini pasta (any kind of corkscrew pasta is fine)
1 (6 ounce) package mixed salad greens (please see note at the end of the recipe)
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 (8 ounce) bottle caesar salad dressing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
1 (2 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Start off by getting a large mixing bowl. In the bowl, mix together the Caesar dressing and red wine vinegar. Once that's well combined, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until needed later.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil pasta until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. (Check your pasta package for recommended times.).
  • Carefully drain off the pasta in a strainer or colander. Run the pasta under cold water to cool off the pasta. Drain well.
  • Remove the mixing bowl from the refrigerator. Add in the pasta and the remaining ingredients. Stir thoroughly. Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered bowl.
  • Notes about the lettuce - the bags of salad mix vary widely in weight, depending on the type of lettuce/greens in the mix, usually 5-10 oz per bag. Regardless of the weight, they usually contain in volume roughly 6 cups of greens. Feel free to sub this amount of your preferred lettuce type.
  • ***If you are making this batch ahead or going to eat over a course of a few days and don't want the lettuce to get wilty, you can leave the lettuce out of the mixture, and serve the mixed salad over lettuce greens when you are ready to eat. I've made this up a couple of times to take to work for lunch; I just put my lettuce in the salad container and scoop the pasta mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 498.3, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 19.5

Bad Tech BD
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Loved this salad! ?


MD Mostakim Alom
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This salad was delicious! ?


Debbie Louw
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This salad was just okay. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Bona Best
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Thabiso Ross
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This salad is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Mishan news
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the creamy dressing and the crunchy croutons.


Porla Imolar
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tala Mohamed Tala Mohamed
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Loved this salad! The dressing was so good, and the croutons were the perfect addition.


Mr phattan
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This salad was delicious! The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the croutons were perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Isabella Spears
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This salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste and the croutons were a bit too soft. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Rogers Bagenyi “MLM GIANT”
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The dressing was not very flavorful and the croutons were not very crispy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Anna Fox
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This salad was a bit too rich for my taste. The dressing was very creamy and the croutons were a bit too oily. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Claire Desoto
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I'm not a huge fan of Caesar salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the croutons are perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nadia Tanjid
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This is my go-to salad recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the creamy dressing and the crunchy croutons.


Gary Mugerwa
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and dressing is just perfect.


HADAF DJ
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the croutons added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.