Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

What you’ll need: 

FOR THE DRESSING
3/4 cup Mayo 
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard 
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic 
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional) - we excluded this

FOR THE PASTA SALAD
8 oz pasta (rotini or penne) 
2 hearts of Romaine 
Chopped Chicken (I smoked chicken breasts but could easily grab a rotisserie chicken for a weeknight quick meal)
shredded parmesan for serving 
croutons (I made homemade) 

HOMEMADE CROUTONS (optional)
french bread cut into pieces 
1/4 stick butter melted 
2 - 3 teaspoons olive oil 
onion powder
garlic powder 
salt and pepper 
Italian seasoning 
Toss all ingredients in bowl and place on baking sheet - 375 for 15 minutes, flipping half way.  

How to make Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad:

1. Boil pasta then cool 

2. Lightly toss chilled pasta in small amount of dressing with parm

3. Cut romaine into 1 inch pieces 

4. Toss the salad and pasta on prepared dressing 

5. Add chicken, croutons, bacon and shredded parm.  

Enjoy!