BLT Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe ... Way to easy, yet so good!

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

Caesar dressing

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt dressing

💰Cheaper: homemade dressing

Greek yogurt dressing is lower in calories.

croutons

🥗Healthier: toasted whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: store-bought crackers

Toasted bread is a healthier, homemade option.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a little salt.

Add mini bow tie pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente.

Drain the pasta and rinse it off with cold water, then place it in a bowl.

Fry turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and let it drain.

Crumble the cooked bacon and add it to the pasta bowl.

Add chopped cherry tomatoes to the bowl.

Add black olives to the bowl.

Pour in a good quality Caesar dressing and mix well.

Add chopped roma lettuce to the bowl.

Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese into the bowl and toss everything together.

Cooking Techniques

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