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Cottage Cheese Caesar Pasta Salad

Cottage Cheese Caesar Pasta Salad With 42g Protein

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A quick and easy high protein pasta salad made with blended cottage cheese, rotisserie chicken, and Caesar dressing. Ready in minutes and perfect for meal prep.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 8 ounces dry pasta, cooked as directed
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, blended
  • 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Croutons for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
  2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
  3. Add romaine lettuce, shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked pasta, blended cottage cheese, Caesar dressing, and parmesan cheese to a large salad bowl.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Toss everything together until well combined.
  6. Top with croutons if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For meal prep, blend the cottage cheese with the Caesar dressing together and store separately. Add to the salad when serving to prevent sogginess.
  • Store the salad and dressing in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Use any short pasta shape you prefer such as rotini, penne, or farfalle.
  • Freshly grated parmesan gives the best flavor compared to pre-shredded.
  • You can use store-bought or homemade Caesar dressing.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg