Description
A delightful and creamy pasta salad with crunchy romaine, savory bacon, and a tangy Caesar dressing. Perfect for picnics and potlucks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Add cherry tomatoes if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg