Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon for a Fresh Twist
Enjoy a refreshing twist on the classic Caesar salad with this delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, chopped romaine, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and drizzle with Caesar dressing.
- Toss everything together until well mixed. Season with black pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some sliced olives or diced avocado.
- This salad can be made a day before serving for flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg