Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delectable fusion of classic Caesar salad and savory chicken pasta, creating a mouthwatering dish that tantalizes both pasta and salad lovers. It combines the rich flavors of chicken, al dente pasta, crisp vegetables, golden bread croutons and a creamy Caesar dressing, resulting in a symphony of tastes and textures that is both satisfying and refreshing. It is an easy recipe sure to please.

Ingredients

Makes 6-8 servings

Bread croutons

• 2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 2 cups bread , cut into 3/4-inch (2cm) cubes
• 2 tbsp (10g) Parmesan cheese , grated
• salt and pepper to taste

For the chicken

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound 450g) , pounded ½-ich (1cm) thin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil , for cooking

Caesar dressing

• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 anchovy fillets
• 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp (3g) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup (110g) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp (10g) Parmesan cheese , grated
• salt and pepper to taste

For the salad

• 7 oz (200g) fusilli pasta
• 1 head Romaine lettuce, about 5-6 cups
• Parmesan cheese shavings