GRILLED CAESAR PASTA SALAD

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Suddenly Salad® Caesar makes grilled salad easy and a crowd favorite. Serve it for your tailgating get together.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lb uncooked boneless chicken tenders (not breaded)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 heads baby Romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthwise
Olive oil for drizzling
Croutons, as desired
Shaved Parmesan cheese, as desired

Steps:

  • Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, mix seasoning & crouton blend (from Suddenly Salad box), 3 tablespoons olive oil and the lemon juice. Stir in cooked pasta. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. In small bowl, coat chicken tenders with mustard; set aside.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place chicken tenders on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook chicken tenders about 8 minutes, turning after 4 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink. Drizzle lettuce with olive oil. Place lettuce on grill, cut side down. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until light grill marks appear.
  • To serve, place pasta mixture on large serving platters. Top with chicken tenders. Arrange lettuce around edges of platter; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Mian Abdul Rehman
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This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for a summer BBQ. It's light and refreshing, and the grilled romaine adds a nice smoky flavor.


Benildas Benildas rathnayaka
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or steak. It's also a great make-ahead dish for busy weeknights.


Abdullah Yasser
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This pasta salad is easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


ssebugwawo timothy
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is an exception. The grilled romaine and creamy dressing make it irresistible.


Chulani Shiranthi
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This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for a summer BBQ. It's light and refreshing, and the grilled romaine adds a nice smoky flavor.


Nilanthi Rajapaksha
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or steak. It's also a great make-ahead dish for busy weeknights.


Faruk Al nasir
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I love the grilled romaine in this pasta salad. It adds a unique flavor and texture that I've never had before.


Johorul Islame
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This pasta salad is easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Masego Mokwa
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one is an exception. The grilled romaine and creamy dressing make it irresistible.


vivian Kintu
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the grilled romaine adds a nice smoky flavor.


John J. Hofford
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I added some grilled shrimp to this pasta salad and it was amazing! It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Sofiya Sofiya
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This pasta salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish. It's also a great make-ahead dish for potlucks or picnics.


Road Runner
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This was my first time making pasta salad and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the salad was delicious.


Ofentse Seboni
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Berenisse Ramirez
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last BBQ! The grilled romaine adds a unique flavor and the dressing is perfectly creamy and cheesy.