Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

from 119 votes

Whip up a 20-minute meal in-a-bowl with a refreshing recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad starring DIY dressing.

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Chicken Caesar salad, meet pasta salad. Pasta salad, meet chicken Caesar salad.

Now that everyone’s acquainted, allow me to introduce you to the greatest matrimony since peanut butter and jelly: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad.

Top down view of Caesar pasta salad with chicken and croutons

Look at all that goodness in a bowl!

Crisp Romaine lettuce, store-bought rotisserie chicken (time-saver of the century!), crunchy croutons, Parmesan cheese shavings and rotini noodles, all tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar salad dressing.

Bowl containing homemade caesar dressing ingredients

The anchovy paste is totally optional, although it does give this Caesar its characteristic flavor oomph. But the real secret to the best DIY Caesar salad is the addition of grated Parmesan cheese whisked right into the dressing.

Glass bowl containing caesar salad dressing, parmesan cheese and a whisk

I love dicing up a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this a complete meal, but you could easily leave out the poultry to make this the ultimate side salad for potlucks, casual weeknight spreads or weekend bashes.

Chopped romaine on cutting board with knife next to three bowls containing chicken, pasta and croutons

Roasted salmon, grilled shrimp or my personal fave, skirt steak, would also be welcome additions.

To save a few more minutes (from this 20-minute dish!), whip up the dressing and salad separately then stash them in the fridge. When ready to serve, toss ’em together and grab the forks.

Glass bowl containing the best Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad ingredients

I’m no stranger to stellar pasta salads, but this one just gave my Greek Pasta Salad a run for its money on my list of all-time faves!

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Whip up a 20-minute meal in-a-bowl with a refreshing recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad starring DIY dressing.
Author: Kelly Senyei
5 from 119 votes
A top down view of a bowl containing the best Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients 

For the dressing:

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

For the pasta salad:

  • 8 oz. uncooked pasta, such as rotini or penne
  • 2 hearts of Romaine
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts
  • Croutons (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions 

Make the dressing:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, minced garlic and anchovy paste until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and ¼ teaspoon pepper then set the dressing aside while you make the salad.

Make the pasta salad:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
  • Cut the Romaine hearts into 1-inch pieces then add them and your protein of choice to the bowl with the pasta.
  • Add the prepared dressing and toss to combine. Add the croutons (optional) and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. 

Kelly’s Notes

  • For a delicious twist, use cheesy tortellini!
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Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 231mg, Potassium: 208mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 2015IU, Vitamin C: 2.4mg, Calcium: 59mg, Iron: 1mg

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  1. Knita L Cartwright says:

    5 stars
    I made this for my lunch buddies at work. I didn’t alter the recipe at all, and it came out great. I prepared everything and put it over the romaine in the morning. We ate the leftovers the next day, and they were great – it just needed more dressing.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it!

  2. Pamela Smith says:

    5 stars
    I tripled the recipe for a get together. I used tortellini for the pasta. I added halved cherry tomatoes. I made extra dressing for those who wanted to add more. I used half Greek yogurt and half mayo in the dressing. Followed the recipe with above editions. It is excellent. I did make it a couple days ahead. But I added the lettuce right before serving. Delicious and this is going in my regular rotation.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it, Pamela!

  3. Mrs. Kahera Sayed says:

    Cheesy Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad looks so very delicious and interesting. I’ll be making this soon. My son is going to love it. Thank you so very much for sharing the recipe.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Enjoy!

  4. Fran Aultman says:

    5 stars
    This was a delicious, easy-to-make, one-bowl meal for my husband and me. So light, refreshing, and filling. It was perfect after working in the heat all day. My only suggestion would be to eat it immediately after you make it so the hearts of Romaine stay crunchy. He ate it immediately, I ate it after it had been in the frig for about an hour. The taste was still amazing, but I prefer my lettuce on the crispier side. Thank you so much for this recipe; it will be in our summer rotation moving forward.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Fran!

  5. Heidi Hill says:

    5 stars
    Just made this today and it was delicious and filling!! The homemade dressing makes a big difference. I served the croutons in a small bowl as I knew we would have leftovers and didn’t want them to get soggy. Will definitely make again. Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I totally agree, Heidi! So glad you enjoyed it!

  6. Julie J. says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is a keeper. I’ve made it three times for three different groups of people and everyone has really liked it. I’ve also shared it with others.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So happy to read that, Julie!

  7. B says:

    5 stars
    I thought this was delicious. Great summer dish. I made this on the whim, had all the ingredients except the anchovies. Dressing was delicious but I do think the anchovies would give it that unique Unami flavor. it’s going in the summer dishes rotation!

    1. Elyss Jennings says:

      Hi

      Is the parm cheese the Kraft cheese in the plastic container you get in the grocery isle OR the freshly grated stuff you get in the fridge section?

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        Whichever one you prefer!

  8. Clarence Blumrich says:

    5 stars
    Very easy and very good will do this again

  9. Tammy Prokopis says:

    5 stars
    It was delicious!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it, Tammy!

  10. linda zisser says:

    5 stars
    made this a lot ! always a hit…

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you’re enjoying it, Linda!

  11. Dani says:

    Very good, will definitely make again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Dani!

  12. Ariel says:

    5 stars
    I haven’t tried this yet, but I’m really excited after reading all the reviews! I was just wondering how different the recipe would be for 1-2 people instead of 10 servings?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Ariel – You can scale down the recipe, but leftovers are just as delish!

  13. Debra Freeland says:

    5 stars
    When I first saw this, I was unsure about pasta and lettuce together. It is fantastic and a go to dish for all my pot lucks now. Yummy.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipe, Debra!

  14. Susie Shaver says:

    Has anyone grilled the romaine prior to adding? Wonder if that would add to the flavor

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      That would be a great option, Susie!

  15. Theresa b says:

    5 stars
    Omgeeeeee so darn delicious!
    I made it for lunch today but used grilled turkey breast instead of chicken.. yum yum for my tum tum!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Theresa!

  16. George K Marshall says:

    5 stars
    One change: smoked turkey breast leftover from Thanksgiving instead of chicken

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YUM!

  17. Donna says:

    I love this. My veggie hating husband loves this. We were having a lot of leftovers we had to toss b/c left over salad is not good. So now, I actually mix every thing together except the salad so we can have left overs without soggy salad. Just cut up some fresh romaine lettuce and and add the Ceasar pasta mix and bam! It’s fresh and as good as the night before!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Donna!

  18. Kelly D says:

    5 stars
    The whole dish is really good! But if you do nothing else, make the dressing! It’s delicious and super easy!! Not sure I’ll buy caesar dressing again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, and mostly the dressing!

  19. Tracy says:

    Yes I made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious. Thanks for publishing it. I like md it so much that I was inspired to turn it around a little and make another version. The new version had mostly chopped romaine lettuce and a smaller portion of diced penne pasta. It was also delicious.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Tracy!

  20. Lisa Fuller says:

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious!!!!! I had never had Caesar dressing before and now I am in Love I am making it again today..I can’t wait!,,,,

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Yay! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Lisa!

  21. Jane says:

    This pasta salad is one of the best I have ever eaten!! The homemade Caesar dressing is SO much better than any bottled – and it’s not like it’s that hard to make !!
    I added chicken to mine to make a complete meal – so nice to eat when it’s sweltering outside
    Highly recommend ❤️❤️

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jane!

      1. Dana says:

        My mayo was expired so I combined 1/2 Greek yogurt (plain) and 1/2 cream cheese with a little milk. Worked really well!

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        A great alternative!

  22. Tina Baugh says:

    5 stars
    I am a veggie lover so I added sweet onion, sugar snaps and radish . Also thinned the dressing a bit too. But it is a main stay on our menu now too. Thank you for sharing!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Tina! Love your additions, and I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  23. Jada H says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Jada!

  24. Meagan says:

    How long would you say it can sit fully dressed?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Meagan! It can sit fully dressed for 1-2 hours maximum.

  25. Anita says:

    5 stars
    I just made this salad, and am enjoying it while I type. It’s delicious, and cool and refreshing–I love it! I made it exactly as the recipe stated, with the small addition of two ingredients. My dressing seemed a bit thick, or “stiff”, so I added 2 Tablespoons of sour cream to the mixture. I love tomatoes, so to my own bowl, I added a handful of halved cherry tomatoes. I loved the idea of adding the shaved Parmesan cheese for interest,as well as flavor! It’s a hit, and I will definitely make this again!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Anita!

  26. Kandy says:

    Is the calorie count for a cup?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Kandy – The estimated nutritional info is for one serving (it’s calculated by taking all of the ingredients’ nutritional info and dividing by ten, the total number of servings of this recipe). I hope that helps!

  27. Sherri says:

    5 stars
    Made this to add to our Memorial Day feast and it was such a big hit! Everybody loved it and even though it makes a big salad they wiped it out in no time. I left the chicken out because it was a side dish but can’t wait to make it again with chicken for meal prep lunches. Thanks for sharing a great recipe.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Sherri! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  28. Jan says:

    5 stars
    So simple and so delicious. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy to read this, Jan!

  29. Brandall C Green says:

    5 stars
    Made this last night! Hands down the best thing I’ve made in months! It’s starting to get warmer here in GA, so wanted to find some lighter evening meals. I’ve never made salad dressing before, well, I’ll never go back! Thank you for the post!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! This is what I love to read, Brandall! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe :)

  30. Ruth Ann Berwanger says:

    5 stars
    Making this favorite of ours for Easter Sunday! So good and like so many of Just a Taste recipes, so easy!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      This is what I love to read! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste, Ruth Ann!

  31. Brittany says:

    I’m making this tonight for my family of 8. Will this taste okay without a chive paste?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Absolutely, Brittany! :)

  32. Pauline says:

    I love your recipes. They are healthy quick and delicious. Keep up the great work!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste, Pauline!

  33. Breana Stinson says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe!! I make it for my meal prep. Follow the instructions but, I wait to add the dressing right before I go to lunch. Very simple and tastes amazing!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love reading this, Breana! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  34. Faith says:

    Do we leave the noodles warm and the protein warm. Or rinse the noodles in cold water and use (let’s say) leftover cubed chicken that’s in the fridge and make it a cold salad?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Either way is great, Faith! I switch it up depending on my mood and what protein leftovers I have stashed in my fridge.

      1. Faith says:

        5 stars
        I’ve made lots of Pinterest recipes…this is by far my favorite. Will def be making this again. (I was lazy and used Ken’s Caesar dressing) I would imagine your homemade dressing would make it that much better! 10/10 recommend.

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Faith!

  35. Chelsea says:

    Spectacular. My husband and toddlers love this every time I make it! The homemade dressing is to die for!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      SO happy to read this, Chelsea! I’m thrilled your family has been enjoying the recipe!

  36. Crystal says:

    I absolutely love this recipe. I don’t add the salad or anchovy paste and it is phenomenal. I just don’t like soggy salad. So I just call it chicken Caesar pasta and it’s a hit in my home.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Crystal!

    2. Nicole Forester says:

      5 stars
      This recipe was yummy . I didn’t make my own Caesar dressing , but found a spread . We made this Gluten free with the noodles .

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Nicole!

  37. Caitlin says:

    5 stars
    I made a few changes, mainly to make this vegetarian. I used a can of chickpeas instead of chicken, and used an additional tsp of worcestershire instead of anchovy paste. I also used whole wheat pasta, and added chopped red onion.

    Great recipe!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YUM! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Caitlin!

    2. T says:

      I used miso paste instead of anchovy paste to keep it veggie and roasted my chickpeas in herbs. Delicious!

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        YUM! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  38. Lori says:

    Did I miss where it said how much chicken/protein pairs well with 8 oz of pasta & lettuce? TIA! Gonna give this a go this week!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Lori! It totally depends on your protein needs/desires. I usually buy a rotisserie chicken and shred all the meat for 4 medium servings.

    2. Tiffany B says:

      5 stars
      Great weeknight meal. Even my husband enjoyed it and he is not big on salad as a meal! Will absolutely make this again.

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you and your husband enjoyed the recipe, Tiffany!

  39. Lindsay says:

    So you have a recommendation for a substitute for the anchovy paste? I could not find in any stores!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      No worries, Lindsay! You can just omit it :)

    2. TeriA says:

      Buy a tin of anchovy filets and smash a few with the side of your knife to make a paste, this is an ingredient not to miss.

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        Great idea, Teri!

  40. LaDonna says:

    5 stars
    My store did not have Romaine so I bought a couple Caesar salad kits instead. Really a lot easier that way! Includes the croutons, Parmesan and dressing. Rally good and simple!

  41. Sarah says:

    This is a great salad, going to have more of it tomorrow as I had leftover lettuce, chicken and dressing!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sarah!

  42. Lisa says:

    5 stars
    This salad is Amazing! I have made it twice so far for my husband and myself. I am going to make it this weekend for a get together with with friends. So simple and delicious..OMG!!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love reading this, Lisa! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  43. LC says:

    5 stars
    I made this for a little get-together with neighbors and a couple of their grandkids. Everyone loved this! The kids (8 and 7 years old) even took seconds. And my husband is still raving about the dressing 3 days later. Bottom line: This one’s a keeper!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love reading this, LC! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed the pasta salad!

  44. Carole Hall says:

    5 stars
    OMG!!!!!! Five stars is definitely not enough stars. It’s my whole families new favorite.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      AMAZING! I’m so glad your family enjoyed the recipe, Carole!

      1. Aimee Sockriter says:

        5 stars
        We absolutely love this. To keep leftovers from getting soggy, we keep the lettuce and croutons separate and everyone just adds it to their own bowl.

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        Amazing! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Aimee!

  45. Sarah says:

    5 stars
    This is a wonderful recipe! Somehow it is light but also filling. Delicious and easy!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed it, Sarah!

  46. Kristen says:

    Exactly what I was looking for in a quick summer lunch. Love this recipe and will make this often!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Kristen!

  47. Marianne Hodgerson says:

    5 stars
    Excellent! But I would double the dressing for sure! I did because I also used more than 8oz of pasta. The dressing is amazing!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it, Marianne!

  48. Jill VB says:

    5 stars
    I made your chicken past caesar salad tonight, and my husband and I both enjoyed it.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so happy to read this, Jill!

      1. Malik says:

        Calorie info if possible please!

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        Hi Malik! You can find the estimated nutritional info by clicking on the purple button below the recipe that says ESTIMATED NUTRITION INFORMATION. :)

  49. Stacey says:

    5 stars
    This was really good!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Stacey!

  50. Connie Lash says:

    5 stars
    Fantastic salad. I just can’t get enough of it!
    Made it for friends as an entree salad lunch. They LOVED it! I’ve made it many times since then too. The homemade dressing is so good, perfect proportions for this salad.
    All of Kelly’s recipes are amazing but this salad is a “go to” many times over. This salad and others are in her outstanding cook book.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      WOWZA! Thank you so, so much for your kind comment! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste and The Secret Ingredient Cookbook :)

  51. Ann Woodworth says:

    5 stars
    So yummy! My large family gathering devoured it! Thank you!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Ann! I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the recipe!

  52. Lydia says:

    5 stars
    Very easy and delicious. I went exactly by the recipe. The dressing is truly out of this world. You will want to make extra to put on any vegetable…or it just occurred to me – any kind of POTATO. Omg would that be crazy good. Used chicken thighs since that’s what I had, baked in olive oil, salt, pep, smoked paprika for 35 minutes at 350. There is only me and my husband so lots left over. Tip: only add as much romaine as you think you’ll eat and add it to in another day to always have your greens fresh. Thank you for a great healthy and fresh springtime meal!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Lydia! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe and a great tip about adding just enough romaine!

      1. Julie says:

        5 stars
        I really enjoy this recipe and it’s quite versatile. I used all fresh ingredients the first time around and it turned out really well. The second time I had to use garlic powder since I didn’t have any fresh garlic around so just used less garlic powder. The anchovies I mash up to make a paste drove my husband out of the kitchen so not so bad of a technique with added benefits LOL! Thank you for this recipe which I’ll definitely use time and again.

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        You are so welcome, Julie! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  53. Gloria Terrell says:

    5 stars
    QUICK, easy and everything worked as listed. A wonderful summer dish for lunch or dinner. I used rotisserie chicken cut up and adjusted everything to own taste (more cheese, less pepper). This dish taste GREAT!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Amazing! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Gloria!

  54. Carrie says:

    5 stars
    Excellent! A new favorite go-to for a quick meal with left-over chicken. The dressing is phenomenal!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Carrie!

  55. Kyra says:

    5 stars
    This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is now my #1 salad to make. The dressing is restaurant quality and I’m in love. I definitely will be making this again. Thank you

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Kyra! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  56. jennifer says:

    5 stars
    I made this for our Louisiana Day at school. I doubled the recipe and it was all gone we just didn’t put chicken in the salad.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Awesome! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jennifer!

  57. Sharon T. says:

    5 stars
    This was really good. It was a last minute dinner, so I did not make the dressing. It was very good. I will try the dressing when I plan ahead next time.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sharon! Looking forward to reading your results next time, too!

  58. Ilea Belcourt says:

    5 stars
    I brought this to a retirement party and it was a BIG HIT! The homemade dressing was seriously fabulous! I added dried cranberries because a local deli in town does it and it just works. Thank you!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YUM! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed the recipe, Ilea!

      1. Maria Fernanda Chang says:

        I’m definitely making this next weekend!

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        I hope you enjoy the recipe, Maria!

  59. Josh says:

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe! I was trying to mimic a pasta salad I found at my local store, so I left out the romaine and the chicken, but used 12oz of pasta (small shells) and 7 strips of chopped cooked bacon to make up for the extra dressing. I also substituted fish sauce for the anchovy paste, since I didn’t have any.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Josh!

  60. Darlene says:

    5 stars
    This was fantastic-everything about it, dressing was outstanding. Took some to my mom, she loved it. Thank you so much for this recipe. :)

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Darlene! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  61. Morgan says:

    This was AMAZING. I didn’t do homemade dressing because I had an unopened container of store-bought dressing on hand, and I also had shredded parmesan on hand so I used that instead of shaved. I marinated my chicken in Italian dressing, and then cut it into cubes when it was done. Everything was delicious!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Morgan!

    2. Rachael says:

      I can’t find anchovy paste but I have found sardine and tomato paste do you think that would still work ?

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        You can just leave it out! :)

  62. Shauna Evans says:

    5 stars
    I really enjoyed this.
    Very tasty. Thnx.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Shauna!

  63. Rita says:

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe that I have made several times already. I just posted it to my FB account. I roast boneless, skinless chicken breasts in place of the rotisserie chicken but that is our preference. I skip the croutons and the anchovy paste…mostly the latter because I don’t ever have that on hand but will definitely add it to my shopping list as I think that would take the salad to the next level. Thank you for sharing this very fast and delicious recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Rita! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  64. Eileen says:

    Hi Kelly,
    I received your cookbook as a birthday gift from my daughter, I follow you on IG which I enjoy

    I’m a little confused on the delicious chicken Caesar salad, on my cookbook it says to use avocado in preparing dressing, but on your website it does not mention avocados, before I had received my cookbook I had prepared salad from recipe on your website and loved it, the other I was using my cookbook and my dressing was not working out, please help?
    Eileen

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi there! The recipe in the cookbook is a different variation of this recipe. They are similar but not quite the same!

  65. Patty Ricks says:

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious. . Enjoyed every bite. The dressing was so creamy.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Patty!

  66. Elaine says:

    5 stars
    Loved this. We’re in the middle of an historic heat wave so this hit the spot. Since we detest mayo I made the dressing with EVOO instead. Lots of anchovies (which make the salad). I’ve kept the pasta separate so it will taste fresh for a few days. I also used shrimp and chicken both. So utterly refreshing in the heat. Thank you.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Elaine! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  67. Skyler says:

    5 stars
    Ummm holy cow!!! This recipe is so underrated! I didn’t have anchovy paste and my local grocery store didn’t supply it, so I used regular soy sauce as a substitute! Absolutely amazing! Thanks Kelly for the recipe

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Skyler!

  68. Michelle says:

    5 stars
    Was a huge hit with everyone who tried it.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled to read this, Michelle!

  69. Lauri says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! I love the homemade dressing!!! I made this as-is with herb & garlic roasted chicken and shrimp. Perfect for the 90 degree I’m having in my area. I cooked the pasta first thing in the morning, cooled it, added some of the dressing and refrigerated it until ready to assemble everything for dinner. Thank you for the recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Lauri! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  70. Karen says:

    5 stars
    If this 20-minute meal is all I have to do to get romaine and grilled chicken (and shrimp) into the teens, you got me!!!! Absolutely fabulous flavor and my hubs still kisses me when I add extra garlic.

    Another hit!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled to read this, Karen!

  71. Kelli says:

    This salad sounds so yummy! I’m trying to find a new go-to for camping, and I think I found it! How many would you say this feeds? I want to make the dressing ahead of time at home and throw the salad together at the camp when we are ready to eat. I would need to know if i have to double the dressing recipe as I won’t have the ingredients with to make more. Thanks for any suggestions!! I can’t wait to try this.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Kelli! This recipe yields 10 servings :) Looking forward to reading your results!

  72. Theresa says:

    I would love to serve this for a large family gathering, do you have any suggestions for a side dish to accompany this salad?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Theresa! My Secret Ingredient Cheesy Garlic Bread would be excellent served alongside this pasta salad! Here’s the link to the recipe: https://www.justataste.com/cheesy-garlic-bread/ Looking forward to reading your results!

  73. Bev Wheeler says:

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this yummy sounding salad recipe and I cannot wait to make it for my family. I have never used Anchovey paste and maybe I can get away without adding it judging some of the comments. I already gave you 5 stars as I am sure this recipe is easily going to get 5 stars in my book. I am using fresh cooked Prawns instead of chicken.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You can absolutely omit the anchovy paste, Bev! I hope you enjoy the pasta salad!

  74. Lana says:

    5 stars
    Love, love, love the Caesar Salad recipe. Absolutely delicious. Left out the chicken and served it with a grilled pork tenderloin roast and steamed broccoli for a low cal healthy dinner for friends. Rave reviews

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Amazing! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Lana!

  75. Ariel says:

    5 stars
    I made it for Mother’s Day a day ahead and I’m trying it out now and OMG. So good! I can’t wait for everyone to taste it! Thank you for the recipe. I decided to not put the croutons on until tomorrow at my mom’s house as to not make the croutons soggy.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Ariel!

  76. Kris Quino says:

    This was delicious..went down a treat with my whole family. I used bow tie pasta, seasoned my chicken with Montreal Chicken seasoning and garlic powder… everyone reached for a second helping. Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Yay! This is what I love to read, Kris!

  77. Patricia Leer says:

    5 stars
    This was great! I took to our family Easter dinner and everyone loved it. It was so easy.
    I doubled the recipe and used Penne for the pasta. Dropped my bottle of Worcestershire sauce before I was able to add it but it was great without it. Thank you for a new family favorite.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Patricia!

  78. Tare' says:

    5 stars
    SO DELICIOUS!! Wonderful recipe! I will definitely be making this caesar dressing for other meals and telling my friends about this recipe. Thank you Kelly! :)

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it!

      1. Shelley says:

        Wonderful! My husband said it’s the best salad he’s ever had : )
        Thank you so much for this recipe!

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        You are so welcome, Shelley! I’m thrilled to read this!

  79. Sally Boone says:

    Delicious and so quick to make! Soooo satisfying!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Sally!

  80. Hayley says:

    5 stars
    So easy, simple, and delicious! Thanks for sharing!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Hayley! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  81. Catherine says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! Made for dinner tonight. Quick and easy yet so tasty and satisfying! Have also made for a party and it got rave reviews! Thank you for a recipe that will definitely be made many times in this house!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Catherine!

  82. Stormi Black says:

    5 stars
    Made for the first time and it was delicious and quick to put together! Thanks for the recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Stormi!

  83. reagan stahl says:

    5 stars
    I bet this will be good

    kelly

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I hope you enjoy it!

  84. Tamara says:

    5 stars
    SO DELICIOUS! Made it with salmon and it was perfect! Left out the anchovy paste for fear it would turn off my kids. They went crazy for it and have already asked me to make it again. Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! This is what I love to read, Tamara!

    2. Michelle Hatfield says:

      I went beef style. I think steak and Parmesan cheese go bomb together. Sliced Ribeye is what I used but skirt steak and tri tip chunks would be delish too

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        YUM! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Michelle!

    3. Melissa says:

      Hi! Is it possible to substitute the anchovy paste with something else to still get the Caesar flavor? My husband is a Caesar salad addict and would love this!!

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        You can just skip it! :)

  85. Robin says:

    5 stars
    I love this recipe. It’s my go to for any event. Fast, easy and tasty. My family loves it

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled to read this, Robin!

  86. Cheryl says:

    5 stars
    Loved it!

  87. Elizabeth says:

    5 stars
    Forgot to give it a 5 star rating and more.. So good!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thank you! :)

  88. Elizabeth says:

    This salad is amazing. Just the right amount of everything. Thank you so much for sharing. :)

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Elizabeth! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  89. Chris Nault says:

    I love Caesar salad. This will fit very well in my taste bud folder. Smile.

  90. Jeni says:

    5 stars
    I love this salad! I like to meal prep it in portions, then just add the dressing at lunch time, shaking it all up. So yummy!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Awesome! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Jeni!

  91. Michele says:

    5 stars
    We love this. It is great to make on Sunday for lunches all week.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Michele!

  92. Denise says:

    5 stars
    One of our favorites! The kids will request this for dinner. We do leave out the anchovy paste and it is perfect for our family!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled to read this, Denise!

  93. Andrea says:

    5 stars
    Family raved about it and has been asking me to make it again!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m thrilled you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Andrea!

  94. Kathy says:

    My daughter and I loved this salad!!! Delicious!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you’re enjoying it, Kathy!

  95. Meghan says:

    Do you rinse off the pasta with cold water before adding it in with the lettuce?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You can but it isn’t necessary. :)

  96. Tara says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! So delicious my whole family including kids devoured it. Next time I’ll make with a little more pasta. Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Tara!

  97. Tom says:

    5 stars
    This looks yummo!!! Talk about a perfect summer meal!!..THANKS…TOM

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Enjoy!

  98. Cathy says:

    5 stars
    HUGE hit with my picky eaters! Definitely on the keep list!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled to hear this, Cathy!

  99. Tara says:

    how long will the dressing last in the fridge?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Tara! Because it has fresh garlic in it, I’d keep it no longer than 2 weeks in the fridge.

  100. Jenn says:

    5 stars
    This was great! Very easy to make. I added some cherry tomatoes.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love your addition of cherry tomatoes, Jenn! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  101. Abir says:

    Hi, can I skip the anchovy paste or it is necessary?
    btw I love your recipes!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You can skip it! It won’t drastically change the outcome, just the flavor a bit. :) And I’m thrilled you’re enjoying Just a Taste!

  102. Melissa Brown says:

    This salad is awesome and the dressing is fabulous. Really really delicious.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Melissa!

  103. Robin says:

    5 stars
    I love this salad. Dressing is easy to make but tastes so good! I make it all the time.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Robin!

  104. Melissa says:

    5 stars
    Love this salad! Super easy and fresh! I grilled my chicken on the Traeger and topped the salad off with fresh parm and pecorino/romano. I will definitely be making this again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Melissa!

  105. Suzi says:

    5 stars
    This salad is amazing. I left out anchovy paste. Served it for luncheon. All the ladies wanted the recipe. Thank you so much.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Suzi! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  106. J says:

    Is this really 10 servings?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Yes!

  107. Dianne says:

    How far in advance can I make the dressing?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Dianne! Because it has fresh garlic in it, I’d keep it no longer than 2 weeks in the fridge.

  108. Mikko M. says:

    5 stars
    Killer recipe, thank you for bringing this salad (and especially the dressing) into my life. I didn’t have anchovy paste at hand, but same amount of fish sauce worked nicely.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Mikko! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it the recipe, it’s one of my all-time faves!

  109. Amanda S. says:

    5 stars
    This is SO good! I LOVE Caesar salad and the dressing made it incredible. My boyfriend raved about it. Will never buy Caesar dressing in a bottle ever again. Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! You are so welcome, Amanda! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe :)

  110. Kent says:

    5 stars
    Love love love this.

    I’m making a quadruple batch of the dressing to just use as Caesar dressing on our salads!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YES!! So thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Kent!

  111. Pam says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! My son wants this every week. Today is the 3rd time I made this.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So thrilled you’re enjoying the recipe, Pam!

  112. Sue kline says:

    5 stars
    Made this for supper and it was a hugh success …my children and grandkids loved it even my 5 year old gobbled it up and i have to force him eat most days…the tiny bit let was good the next day too.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! Love hearing this, Sue! So glad the recipe was enjoyed by all :)

  113. Lori H. says:

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious!! Thanks, this was a wonderful idea!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      You are so welcome, Lori! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  114. Susan D says:

    5 stars
    So yummy. I did not have anchovies so I minced up a few green olives. This might be my new crack lol

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Ha! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Susan!

  115. Erin F. says:

    5 stars
    Made this and loved it I used whole wheat pasta instead and just bought a low cal dressing. But it was delicious has become one of my favorite lunches.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love the idea of using whole wheat pasta, Erin! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe!

  116. Thomi Mitchell says:

    5 stars
    Delicious and perfect dinner for a hot summer day. I omitted the anchovy paste and really enjoyed the dressing.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  117. Lynne says:

    5 stars
    This was awesome! Used shrimp and a different pasta.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Nice! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Lynne!

  118. Gloria says:

    Can you store the dressing in fridge? And how long does it keep if I were to make a couple jars of it? Thanks in advance

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Yes indeed! Because it has fresh garlic in it, I’d keep it no longer than 2 weeks in the fridge.

  119. Vanessa says:

    I don’t usually post comments but this was so delicious!!!! Thank you for putting this recipe together! The dressing was perfect

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Vanessa!

  120. Lisa Case says:

    5 stars
    This is sooo AMAZING!! I was hesitant with the anchovy paste but my husband always says to follow the recipe. I did and it was to die for. He works outdoors so in the summer he doesn’t want a big heavy/hot meal for dinner. This really hit the spot and will be a keeper!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love hearing this, Lisa! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  121. AnneF says:

    5 stars
    A delicious meal. The salad dressing was so good I kept sampling it until I forced myself to stop. Everyone enjoyed it, definitely a keeper. I told my daughters friend she could take some home and she said “ you may want to check the bowl, it’s almost all gone”.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Love hearing this, Anne!

  122. Evelyn says:

    This was a family success! Kids loved it and it was so easy, thank you for the recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled to hear this, Evelyn!

  123. Carly Dziubla says:

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner tonight! Everyone from hubs to the 1 year old enjoyed it thanks for another great weeknight dinner!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Carly! XOXO

  124. Nancy Perko says:

    5 stars
    I saw this on your Instagram feed and thought, gosh I think I’ll make that tonight!
    I did and it is delicious.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      AMAZING! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Nancy!