The Ultimate Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Twist
The Ultimate Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Twist is a delicious and hearty dish that combines classic Caesar flavors with pasta, chicken, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken, diced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder over the top and mix until combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Caesar dressing before cooking.
- This salad can be made ahead of time, just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Salad, Caesar Dressing