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BLT Caesar Pasta Salad
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BLT Caesar Pasta Salad ~ Loaded with Romaine, Pasta, Bacon and Tomatoes! Best of Pasta and Lettuce Salads Coming Together!
During the winter months it seems I’m all about pasta and crock pots. I focus on them and love up on them. They are my pride and joy on this blog. Now don’t get me wrong I love a yummy summertime pasta dish for dinner like this Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta. Also, there is nothing wrong with enjoying crock pot meals during the summer. Actually I think they are neglected during the summer months when we really should be embracing them just as much as the wintertime. Obviously they make dinner so much easier and I’m all about that, but they don’t heat up your house in the dead of summer. It seems like we think Crock Pot equals winter. When you actually think about it that’s like super wrong!
Anyways, I’ll get off my Crock Pot tangent since now you all want one of those recipes and I totally did not bring that in my bag of tricks today. Instead I brought a salad because it’s summer and it’s obviously time for salads right?
When I’m asked to bring a “salad” somewhere I always ask if they prefer a pasta, lettuce or jell-o salad. Yes Jell-O is a type of salad if you are from the Midwest. Don’t ask questions. Mmmmk?
And then sometimes when I’m trying to choose if I have free reign over the salad I can’t quite come to a decision between pasta and lettuce because I love them both. Enter this amazing BLT Caesar Pasta Salad. No need to choose anymore! Crisis adverted. Aren’t you glad you came to visit me today? I’m solving your biggest problems with this salad! I rock. I know.
Now, if only most problems in life were that simple to solve right? That would be great and life would be grand! If I could solve all your problems with a simple recipe I’d be able to quit my day job! Unfortunately I can’t do that so I better keep plugging away at that job huh?
If you have some leftover chicken I highly recommend adding it to this yummy salad and you’ll have a complete meal perfect for those hot summer days when your craving a salad!
BLT Caesar Pasta Salad
BLT Caesar Pasta Salad ~ Loaded with Romaine, Pasta, Bacon and Tomatoes! Best of Pasta and Lettuce Salads Coming Together!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c. uncooked bow tie pasta
- 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 c. cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 c. sliced cherry tomatoes
- 4 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 c. Caesar salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water.
- In a large serving bowl combine romaine, chicken, cherry tomatoes, bacon and pasta. Pour dressing over salad and mix until combined. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 754kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 36gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 838mgPotassium: 702mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4485IUVitamin C: 11.6mgCalcium: 276mgIron: 2.8mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Perfect summer recipe! Thanks for the new twist on pasta salad.
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
I love salads! Always up for trying a new one. This hit the spot! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! Glad you loved it!
This made for a great dinner on a hot night! I am not a huge salad eater but this was so good!
Glad to hear it!
Made this and added a can of tuna to the mix …kicked up a notch!!
Nice! Thanks for sharing, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Made this a few time and it is a huge hit!!!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Hi, saw this on pinterest! I am going to try this soon!
Enjoy Missy!
Bring it on! That looks fantastic!
Hi Julie, I love this combo. It’s very much like a
“Balanced Meal in a Bowl” Chopped. All the elements of a meal brought together with a yummy dressing. 🙂
Thanks KC!
How much romaine, in direction but not in recipe?
So sorry Karen! 6 c. torn romaine lettuce. The recipe is updated!
I could eat a Caesar salad for a week straight, and I am pretty sure I have. A side of pasta in my salad would be awesome and I would be inclined to add some bacon and I am especially satisfied!
Me too Julianne!
That looks delicious! Love the combination of BLT + Caesar in pasta salad, such a great idea! 🙂
Thanks!!