Ingredients
What you need
- 300g chicken breast
- 220g pasta
- 1 romaine lettuce
- 40g parmesan
- 80g yogurt
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
You'll also need
saucepan, bowl
Recipe
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Lunch recipe
Zesty Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Lemon and Yoghurt
A chilled pasta salad with chicken, lettuce, and a creamy Caesar-style dressing.
30 min520 kcal3 base servingsPackableFamily FriendlyFilling
ContainsGluten, Milk
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Method
Step by step
Step 1Cook the pasta
Cook 220g pasta in boiling water with a pinch of salt for 9-11 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain well, then spread it out for 2 minutes so the steam escapes.
Step 2Prep the mix-ins
Shred the romaine lettuce. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips, then fry in a teaspoon of olive oil for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through with no pink in the centre. Cool for 2 minutes before folding through.
Step 3Make the dressing
Stir yogurt and lemon with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a little black pepper, and a pinch of salt only if needed.
Step 4Dress while warm
Toss the warm pasta with half the dressing for 30 seconds so it absorbs the flavour instead of sitting plain.
Step 5Fold everything together
Fold through the chicken breast and parmesan and romaine lettuce, then add the remaining dressing and toss again.
- Step 6
Pack or serve
Taste and adjust with black pepper and a squeeze of lemon. Serve at room temperature, or cool quickly and keep chilled if packing ahead.
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