**Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Crispy Pancetta | Perfect BBQ Side Dish | World Pasta Day Recipe**
Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad made with @Barillaaus Fusilli! It’s the perfect summer BBQ or party dish, and the best part? You can make it ahead of time! With creamy homemade Caesar dressing, crispy pancetta, and crunchy croutons, this pasta salad is sure to be a crowd favorite.
**Ingredients (Serves 8-10 as a side):**
– 350g Barilla Fusilli pasta
– 1 large head of cos lettuce (or 2 smaller ones)
– 500g cooked chicken breast/tenderloin
– 150g thinly sliced pancetta
– 3 slices stale bread (Turkish, sourdough, or focaccia for croutons)
– Garlic powder, dried rosemary, extra virgin olive oil
– Grated pecorino/parmesan
**Creamy Caesar Dressing:**
– 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
– 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
– 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1/4 cup lemon juice
– 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
– 30g finely grated pecorino/parmesan
– Salt/pepper to taste
– Optional: finely chopped anchovies
**Instructions:**
1. Cook pasta to al dente, drain, and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
2. Whisk together Caesar dressing ingredients, adjust seasoning if necessary.
3. Prepare croutons by tossing torn bread with olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, and salt. Bake at 200°C until crispy.
4. Crisp up pancetta in the oven/air fryer, then break into pieces.
5. Assemble salad: mix pasta, chopped lettuce, and chicken, toss with dressing, and top with croutons, pancetta, and extra pecorino.
Enjoy this easy and flavorful dish, and don’t forget to share how you’re celebrating World Pasta Day on October 25th with your friends and family! 🎉
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