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Rotini Caesar Salad with Bacon and Parmesan

Creamy Rotini Caesar Salad with Bacon and Parmesan Delight

This Rotini Caesar Salad with Bacon and Parmesan combines the classic Caesar flavors with hearty pasta, creating a creamy, savory dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Can swap with fusilli or gemelli
  • 6 slices Thick-Cut Bacon Can use turkey bacon for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Caesar Dressing Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the thick-cut bacon over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in the remaining bacon grease for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sautéed garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the Parmesan cheese until creamy.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooled rotini, crispy bacon, and chopped romaine. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  6. Transfer salad to a serving platter, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, and add optional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, store pasta, dressing, bacon, and lettuce separately until serving.

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