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High-Protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Meal Prep Friendly)

This high-protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect make-ahead lunch for busy weeks! Featuring a creamy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing, oven-baked chicken, and protein pasta, it’s a quick and healthy meal prep idea for back-to-school season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 salads

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients

  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt I love oikos pro
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp Dijon mustard more for a bolder tang
  • 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce extra depth
  • 1 –3 garlic cloves minced
  • Salt + cracked black pepper to taste (add generously — the pasta and lettuce will mellow it out)

Salad Ingredients

  • 12 oz bow tie protein pasta cooked, drained, cooled
  • 1 lbs oven-baked chicken breast diced (use my Oven Baked Chicken recipe)
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup croutons optional for crunch

Let's Make It
 

  • Start by cooking the chicken using the recipe above. Once that is in the oven, prep the dressing and chop the lettuce if needed.

Dressing Instructions

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust: add more lemon for brightness, Parmesan for saltiness, or olive oil for richness.

Assembly for Meal Prep Jars

  • Layer 1: Add 2 tbsp of Caesar dressing to the bottom of each jar.
  • Layer 2: Divide the cooled pasta evenly among jars.
  • Layer 3: Add diced chicken.
  • Layer 4: Top with chopped romaine.
  • Layer 5: Sprinkle with a few croutons (add just before eating if you want them extra crisp).