Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

 Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast (grilled or shredded)
• 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie work well)
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup croutons
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved or grated

For the Caesar Dressing (or use store-bought):

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1–2 tbsp water or milk (to thin the dressing if needed)

 Instructions:

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