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Caesar Pasta Salad
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Instructions
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In a large bowl, toss together Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, and chicken pieces. Add in black pepper to taste. Meanwhile, boil the pasta according to package directions.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Drain the pasta once it's cooked.
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Combine the pasta with the salad mixture and stir. Then, mix the dressing with the pasta salad and refrigerate for at least an hour.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Emulsify Your Dressing Perfectly 🥄Whisk the anchovy paste, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce together first before adding mayo and sour cream slowly while whisking constantly to create a silky, creamy dressing that won't break or separate.
- Salt Your Pasta Water Generously 🧂Use heavily salted pasta water (like seawater) and reserve 1 cup before draining—the starchy water helps the dressing cling better to the penne and seasons it from within.
- Poach Chicken for Supreme Tenderness 🍗Gently poach boneless chicken breasts in simmering broth for 12-15 minutes rather than pan-searing to ensure incredibly moist, tender meat that won't dry out and won't compete with the delicate dressing.
- Toast Croutons Fresh & Season Aggressively 🍞Make your own croutons by cubing bread, tossing with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan, then toasting until golden just before serving—this prevents sogginess and delivers superior flavor and texture compared to store-bought.
- Dress Just Before Service 🎯Combine all components with dressing no more than 15 minutes before serving to keep the lettuce crisp and croutons crunchy, preventing the salad from becoming soggy and wilted.
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Low Sugar
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