Chicken Penne Caesar Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (16 Ounce) Box Mini Penne Pasta
- 2 Pounds Chopped Cooked Rotisserie Chicken
- 1 Diced Green Bell Pepper
- 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs, Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Red Onion
- 1/2 (8 Ounce) Bottle Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing, Or To Taste; Or Make Your Own Caesar Dressing Below…
Directions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Stir pasta, chicken, green bell pepper, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and red onion together in a bowl. Pour salad dressing over the top and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and flavors blend, at least 2 hours.
OR Make your own Caesar Dressing
CAESAR Dressing:
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6 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
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6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
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1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard
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1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
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Lemon, Juiced
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4 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
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2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
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1 Teaspoon Anchovy Paste
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Beat mayonnaise, olive oil, mustard, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste together in a bowl until you get a smooth salad dressing; refrigerate for 1 hour.