CRAZY CAESAR'S SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Crazy Caesar's Salad image

Salad with an identity crisis - part pasta salad, part dinner salad. I tweaked a recipe I found over at allrecipes.com (Chicken Caesar Pasta, posted bsteimle) - streamlined it for harried nights I just don't feel like standing over the stove, and added in more veggies. Some of the vegetable amounts will be approximates, as I just usually eyeball what I throw in. You can add more or less, as you please.

Provided by Misa3446

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces uncooked rotini pasta (any kind of corkscrew pasta is fine)
1 (6 ounce) package mixed salad greens (please see note at the end of the recipe)
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 (8 ounce) bottle caesar salad dressing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
1 (2 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Start off by getting a large mixing bowl. In the bowl, mix together the Caesar dressing and red wine vinegar. Once that's well combined, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until needed later.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil pasta until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. (Check your pasta package for recommended times.).
  • Carefully drain off the pasta in a strainer or colander. Run the pasta under cold water to cool off the pasta. Drain well.
  • Remove the mixing bowl from the refrigerator. Add in the pasta and the remaining ingredients. Stir thoroughly. Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered bowl.
  • Notes about the lettuce - the bags of salad mix vary widely in weight, depending on the type of lettuce/greens in the mix, usually 5-10 oz per bag. Regardless of the weight, they usually contain in volume roughly 6 cups of greens. Feel free to sub this amount of your preferred lettuce type.
  • ***If you are making this batch ahead or going to eat over a course of a few days and don't want the lettuce to get wilty, you can leave the lettuce out of the mixture, and serve the mixed salad over lettuce greens when you are ready to eat. I've made this up a couple of times to take to work for lunch; I just put my lettuce in the salad container and scoop the pasta mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 498.3, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 19.5

Mehmet AYDIN
[email protected]

This salad is really good, but it's not very easy to make. I think I'll only make it when I have a lot of time.


Matt Hatter
[email protected]

This salad is really good, but it's not very filling. I think I'll need to eat something else with it.


Mahad jutt Mahad sandhu
[email protected]

This salad is really good, but it's not very healthy. I think I'll only make it once in a while.


Marley Waaka
[email protected]

This salad is delicious, but it's a bit too expensive for me to make on a regular basis.


Kathleen N
[email protected]

This salad is really good, but it's a lot of work to make. I think I'll only make it for special occasions.


Alejandro Garcia
[email protected]

This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Vincent Audelo
[email protected]

The croutons were too hard. I think I'll make my own next time.


Royal Mayo
[email protected]

The dressing was too salty for me. I think I'll use less Parmesan cheese next time.


Punjabi Maayia
[email protected]

This salad is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll use less dressing next time.


Violeta Marku
[email protected]

I love the addition of bacon to this salad. It adds a nice smoky flavor.


Ubaidullah Sajjad
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak. It's also a great side dish for a potluck.


Vishan Maharaj
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of Caesar salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so refreshing.


iftekhar nomun
[email protected]

This salad is the perfect balance of flavors. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the croutons add a nice crunch.


Tanzil Islam
[email protected]

I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Johnson Thapa
[email protected]

This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Robin Ruiz
[email protected]

I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful.


Ajb Ha
[email protected]

This salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.