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Chicken Caesar Salad

Meghan
A light version of Chicken Caesar Salad with penne pasta and turkey bacon.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 or more

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chicken breast, diced (may use a breast from a rotisserie chicken )
  • 2-4 slices of turkey bacon (cooked and cut into small pieces)
  • 1 container grape tomatoes (halved)
  • half a bunch of green onions (sliced)
  • 2 ounces feta cheese
  • 1 bunch of Romaine lettuce (torn into bite sized pieces)
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free Caesar dressing (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat penne (3 ounces uncooked, optional)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil (or a small amount of basil puree)
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare pasta according to package direction. While the pasta cooks, prep the other ingredients.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Top with freshly ground pepper and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Source:  Adapted from Cooking Light
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Keyword chicken, gluten free, main dish, salad