A hearty salad combining smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and grilled chicken with tender pasta shells in a light creamy mayo dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Proteins
01 - 8 oz medium pasta shells
02 - 2 cups cooked grilled chicken breast, diced
03 - 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 ½ cups romaine lettuce, chopped
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - ½ cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
→ Dressing
07 - ⅓ cup light mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - ½ tsp garlic powder
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - Whisk together light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Place cooled pasta, grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
04 - Pour dressing over salad mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
