Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon – The Best Twist
Enjoy a delightful twist on a classic with this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad featuring crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, and cooked pasta.
- Pour the Caesar dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping with croutons before serving.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Salad Recipes