Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe – a high‑protein twist on a classic Caesar salad with chicken, pasta and a light yogurt dressing.
This satisfying lunch combines tender chicken breast, pasta, crisp lettuce and a creamy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing. It delivers all the flavour of a traditional Caesar salad while keeping calories controlled and protein high.
Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 10 mins
Macros: 460 calories • 42 g protein • 35 g carbs • 15 g fat
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 120 g raw chicken breast
- 75 g cooked pasta
- 40 g cos lettuce
- 15 g parmesan cheese
- 40 g Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Cooking spray
- Salt & pepper
Method
- Spray a pan with cooking spray and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Allow chicken to rest before slicing.
- Combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to create the dressing.
- Add pasta and lettuce to a bowl.
- Top with sliced chicken.
- Drizzle over dressing and toss gently.
- Finish with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Great meal prep option.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra colour and flavour.
- A lighter take on a classic Caesar salad.