Kale Caesar Pasta Salad: Easy, Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring kale and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 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 chopped kale and Caesar dressing. Toss to coat.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop and add to the pasta salad.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in cherry tomatoes or croutons.
- Use vegetarian bacon as a substitute for turkey bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg