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Cottage Cheese Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad

Taralynn
This Cottage Cheese Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad is creamy, fresh, and packed with protein. Perfect meal prep recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pounds Chicken Breast plus olive oil, salt, and pepper for cooking
  • 1 Box Protein Pasta I used Brami
  • 5 Cups Stemless Kale
  • 3 Cups chopped Romaine
  • 1 1/2 Cups Cottage Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Ceasar Dressing
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onion, Chopped
  • 1 Cup Sweet Peas
  • 1 Cup Shaved Parmesan
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Freshly Squeezed lemon OPTIONAL

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and allow to cool before slicing or chopping.
  • Cook the protein pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and allow it to cool completely.
  • Add the cottage cheese and Caesar dressing to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • In a large bowl, combine the kale, romaine, cooled pasta, and chicken. Pour the cottage cheese Caesar dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  • Add the red onion, sweet peas, Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Toss again until everything is combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add additional chicken or Parmesan cheese.
  • Kale helps this salad stay fresh longer than traditional Caesar salads, making it ideal for meal prep.
  • Add croutons just before serving if desired.
  • Use your favorite Caesar dressing for the best flavor.
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