Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Pasta Caesar Salad

This dairy-free + gluten-free Pasta Caesar Salad is simple, flavorful, and family-friendly. Tender gluten-free pasta gets tossed with crisp romaine and a creamy dairy-free Caesar dressing for that classic flavor we all love, but made in a way that works for our family. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, meal prep, and hot summer days when you want something hearty, but simple.

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Gluten-Free Pasta Caesar Salad

By: Nikki Ross – Simple Life with Nikki

This dairy-free + gluten-free Pasta Caesar Salad is simple, flavorful, and family-friendly. Tender gluten-free pasta gets tossed with crisp romaine and a creamy dairy-free Caesar dressing for that classic flavor we all love—just made in a way that works for our family. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, meal prep, and hot summer days when you want something hearty, but simple.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 29 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Salad

Servings 6

Calories 597 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup Caesar dressing homemade or store-bought (*see note)
• 4 pieces of bacon cooked
• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 16 oz gluten-free pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 lemon
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Pasta: Just cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse, drain, and set aside to cool.
• Chicken: Season chicken with salt & pepper and then grill for about 8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink inside. Let cool slightly, then chop into cube size pieces and set aside.
• Assemble the Salad in a large bowl: Once pasta has cooled, add chicken, pasta, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes. Next, pour the dressing in and mix well to evenly coat everything. If needed, season to taste with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Dressing: You can buy store-bought dressing or make simple homemade dairy-free Caesar Dressing here. 

Pasta: You can use any variety of pasta, but we love to use Banza gluten-free pasta!

Storage for extra homemade dressing: Store in a airtight mason jar for a couple weeks in the refrigerator. This is my homemade Caesar dressing that can be used anytime on salads. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 23gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 586mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 9249IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition Disclosure:

All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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