Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Fresh, hearty, and full of bright summer flavor, this Lemon Pepper Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a bowl of summertime. Crispy romaine, tender pasta, smoky bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and plenty of Parmesan come together with grilled Lemon Pepper chicken for a satisfying twist on the classic Caesar. A squeeze of fresh lemon brings everything to life, while crunchy croutons add the perfect finishing touch.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
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Perfect for cookouts, meal prep, or an easy lunch, this pasta salad comes together quickly using a handful of everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
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Romaine lettuce, chopped
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Spiral pasta, cooked and cooled
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Grilled chicken, seasoned with Fire & Smoke Society Lemon Pepper
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Cooked bacon, chopped
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Red onion, thinly sliced
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Cherry tomatoes, halved
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Caesar dressing
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Fresh lemon juice
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Fire & Smoke Society Lemon Pepper, for finishing
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Grated Parmesan cheese
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Croutons
Directions
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain and cool.
Grill the chicken until cooked through, then slice or chop into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, pasta, chicken, bacon, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
Add Caesar dressing and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then toss until everything is evenly coated.
Season with an extra sprinkle of Lemon Pepper and fold in the Parmesan cheese.
Top with croutons, give everything one final toss, and serve immediately.
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