Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Two varieties of Land O Lakes® cheese bring bold flavors to this pasta salad spin on a traditional favorite.

📝 Ingredients

• Pasta
• 8 ounces uncooked dried cavatappi pasta
• Dressing
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 ounces (1/2 cup) Land O Lakes® Aged Italian Blend Fine Cut Shredded Cheese
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Salad
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 (8-ounce) bag Land O Lakes® Creamy Italian Blend Cheese Cubes
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• Garnish
• Croutons, if desired
• Lemon wedges, if desired

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Rinse with cool water. Set aside.
2. 2Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Add cooled pasta and all salad ingredients. Toss well. If pasta salad is dry, add reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until dressing is desired creaminess.
3. 3Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Top with croutons, lemon wedges and additional shredded cheese just before serving, if desired.