Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh Twist
A delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad features turkey bacon for added flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, turkey bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more Caesar dressing.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Caesar Salad, Turkey Bacon