Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Serves 4
1 pound of fusilli, penne or other short, tubular pasta
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups of mayo
1 oz of Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for serving
2 T lemon juice
1 T worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 T olive oil
4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, trimmed
2 romaine lettuce hearts, grilled or not
Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to the boxes directions. Strain in a colander under cold water.
In a blender, add the mayo, Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Blend, and while blending slowly pour in the olive oil until thick.
Put the pasta in a large bowl, and add the sauce. Toss to cover the pasta.
Sear the chicken on both sides, until cooked.
Let the chicken rest on a cutting board tented with foil, for 5 minutes.
Put the lettuce on a plate. Top with the pasta. Top with chicken, and top with some extra Parmesan cheese.
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