Toss traditional salads to the side
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Salad
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 lb (225 g) farfalle 1 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced 8 slices bacon, cooked and broken into pieces 1/2 cup (35 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Mayonnaise
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice 1 tbsp capers, finely chopped 1 egg yolk 1 tsp (5 mL) anchovy paste 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) canola oil Salt and pepper
Salad
Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate.
Grill the chicken for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked, turning it halfway through. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside on a plate to cool. Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled, about 1 hour. Slice the chicken into strips. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Oil lightly. Set aside.
Mayonnaise
In a bowl, whisk (or blend in a small food processor) the lemon juice, capers, egg yolk, anchovy paste, mustard and garlic. Drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
In a bowl, gently toss the pasta, lettuce, chicken and mayonnaise. Sprinkle with the bacon and cheese. Adjust the seasoning.