Layer dressing at the bottom to keep lettuce fresh.
Use thick Greek yogurt for best texture.
Add croutons just before eating for maximum crunch.
Irresistible Meal Prep Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Jars Lunch Game Changer
A protein-packed, layered Caesar pasta salad with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy yogurt-based dressing—perfect for meal prep lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
2 large chicken breasts (about 450 g)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon (5 g) garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
1/4 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
3 cups (300 g) rotini or penne pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup (180 g) plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup (60 g) mayonnaise
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon (5 g) Dijon mustard
1 clove (3 g) garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups (180 g) chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (50 g) shaved Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (50 g) whole grain croutons (optional)
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
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Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest and slice.
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Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and grated Parmesan.
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Layer dressing, pasta, tomatoes, onion, chicken, shaved Parmesan, and romaine into mason jars.
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Seal and refrigerate up to 4 days. Add croutons before serving.