Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon – A Fresh Twist
A delightful take on the classic Caesar salad, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad incorporates turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, turkey bacon, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add the Caesar dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use a low-fat Caesar dressing.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad