Turn a classic salad into a quick dinner or weekend lunch with this Caesar pasta salad recipe. Perfect hot or cold, this pasta salad has all the classic elements of a great Caesar - juicy chicken, crispy croutons, lots of fresh lettuce and a sprinkle of cheese, all in a creamy dressing.
PREPARATION TIME: 10 mins
COOKING TIME: 10 mins
SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 300g penne
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white roll, cut into 1cm cubes
- A pinch dried oregano
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 3⁄4 cucumber, halved lengthways and sliced
- 120ml Caesar dressing
- 1/3 round lettuce, leaves torn
- 25g grated pecorino
METHOD
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the penne for 10 mins until al dente, then drain.
- Meanwhile, add half the oil to a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and fry for 8-10 mins until cooked through, stirring regularly.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and toss in the bread cubes. Fry for 3-5 mins, stirring frequently, until the bread is golden and crisp. Add the oregano and stir again. Tip out of the pan and leave to cool.
- Toss the cooked pasta, chicken, cucumber and dressing in a large bowl. When ready to serve, gently fold in the salad leaves, top with the croutons and sprinkle over the pecorino.
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Source: Tesco Real Food
