If there’s one thing better than a Caesar salad – it’s a Caesar PASTA salad! This recipe is perfect for lunches any day!
TURKEY CAESAR PASTA SALAD
SERVINGS: 4
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 12 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
12 oz. of your preferred pasta (penne, bowtie, etc.)
3 heads of romaine lettuce
2 cups of Plainville Farms turkey breasts (cubed)
1 cup of parmesan cheese (grated)
1 1/2 cups of plain yogurt
1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
3 tablespoons of minced garlic
Salt & pepper (to taste)
Bacon (cooked & chopped)
Croutons (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Start by preparing the pasta – bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Once the water is boiling – add in the pasta & cook according to the packaging.
When the pasta is cooked – drain it & rinse it thoroughly with cold water.
Set the pasta aside to cool while you prepare the dressing.
In a blender – add the yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper.
Blend until it’s smooth & creamy.
Chop the heads of romaine lettuce & add them to a large bowl.
Assemble the salad by adding the pasta into the bowl with the lettuce – along with the chopped turkey breasts, chopped bacon, and remaining parmesan cheese.
Pour the prepared dressing on top of the pasta salad mixture.
Toss to fully combine & serve immediately.
Top with croutons.
Enjoy!