Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Ingredients-

12 oz. mini penne pasta

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1 cup Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing (You can find this at Wal-Mart.)

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 tablespoon lemon juice

ground black pepper- to taste

salt- to taste

1 (2.25 oz.) can sliced black olives

4 green onions. sliced

6 large leaves Romaine lettuce, thinly sliced

1½ cups grape and/or cherry tomatoes

3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

8 oz. package Tyson’s Grilled and Ready Chicken Breast Strips, cut into bite size pieces

1½ cups croutons

Directions-

1) Cook pasta according to package. Drain and rinse with cool water.

2) Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Olive Garden Italian dressing, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add green onions and olives. Fold in pasta, chicken and Parmesan cheese. Chill.

3) Just before serving, stir in Romaine lettuce, tomatoes and croutons. 

Inspiration for this salad came from Christin at Spicy Southern Kitchen. I made a few adjustments to the recipe, including omitting Worcestershire sauce and adding Olive Garden Italian Dressing as well as sliced black olives. 

Katelyn's Bridal Shower

Katelyn's aunt Cindy and cousin Maddison threw her a bridal shower this afternoon. We had a great time. Here are some pictures of the adorable decor, delicious food and fun...

Open House

Entry Way Decor

A Sweet Little Banner

Yummy Food (Oops. There were rolls in the basket.)

I love how Cindy and Maddi put the salad bowls inside the flower pots.

The yummiest Greek salad I've ever eaten (better than Olive Garden's and I love Olive Garden)!

Drink station and cute chalkboard tin with paper plates.

Knock Off Swig Sugar Cookies to make mini fruit pizzas.

Gift opening time...

My daughter and daughter-in-law. They're beautiful.

My newest grandson Asher. (Cindy made me take her face out of the photo.)

Flowers in pots as favors...

Maddison and Katelyn

Thank you so much Cindy and Maddi. You really ought to be professional party planners!