Kale Caesar Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Healthy Twist
A delicious and healthy twist on the traditional Caesar salad featuring kale and 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: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the kale, cooled pasta, and chopped turkey bacon.
- Add the Caesar dressing and lemon juice, tossing to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding croutons or cherry tomatoes.
- Make sure the kale is thoroughly massaged to soften it before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Kale Caesar Pasta Salad, healthy salad, turkey bacon