I’m getting my hair done today and Vicki’s visitation is 4-8 tonight. Her funeral will be at noon tomorrow. She’s being laid out in a purple sequined pant suit. She would be so pleased. You all have a great weekend. See you Monday.
CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD
Who knew you could combine your favorite side salad with a bit of pasta, and make a bit of kitchen magic like this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. It’s quick, easy, and so darn tasty. It’s a perfect family supper side dish, or an equally yummy lighter meal option.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
A quick and easy side, this yummy hybrid combines your favorite classic Caesar salad with a yummy pasta dish.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup dry pasta cooked according to package directions
6 slices thick cut bacon; cooked crisp and crumbled
1 Tbsp. bacon grease*
1 cup cooked rotisserie chicken roughly chopped
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups chopped romaine or green leaf, lettuce
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup Caesar dressing or more to taste
1 cup croutons optional
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, run under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
Cook bacon, reserving 1 tbsp of the grease/drippings.
Transfer cooled pasta to a bowl and toss with the bacon drippings* until evenly combined.
Add in all other ingredients and stir thoroughly until evenly combined..
Add in more dressing if necessary, to taste, and again toss everything to evenly coat.
Serve immediately.**
Recipe Notes
*Don’t skip the bacon drippings! I know it might be tempting, but the flavor just isn’t nearly as robust without it. Also, it helps prevent the pasta from sticking together if you want to let it chill or transport.
**If not serving immediately, DO NOT add in the lettuce until you are ready to serve. If you add in the lettuce and don’t serve immediately the lettuce will be wilted and soggy.
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