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"On the surface, it seems like such an obvious idea; combine pasta salad with perhaps the most popular salad in America. Sounds deliciously straightforward! This Caesar Pasta Salad brings the body and heartiness of a pasta salad to a crisp bed of lettuce, which in turn serves up a colossal amount of flavor. You've got the savory grilled chicken, the crunchy croutons, the sharp parmesan, and that classic homemade, creamy, zesty dressing. Can you imagine a better pasta salad than Caesar Pasta Salad? It would be hard t..."
INGREDIENTS
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***For the dressing:***
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
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1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
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3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 tablespoons anchovy paste
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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salt, to taste
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pepper, to taste
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***For the salad:***
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3/4 pound penne or other medium pasta
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2-3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Cajun seasoning, to taste
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salt, to taste
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pepper, to taste
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6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
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1 cup croutons
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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lemon wedges, optional, for serving
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