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Chicken Bacon Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad

February 12, 2018 50 Comments

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This Chicken Bacon Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad eats like a meal! Perfect for lunch, dinner and delicious leftovers for days!

A round, white plate topped with a pasta salad filled with tomatoes, greens and spiral noodles with a silver fork on a white wood surface.

A good Caesar salad has always been one of my favorites. When I want to make it more of a meal, I either add some rotisserie chicken or some grilled shrimp. And when I want to make it SUPER hearty, I turn it into a pasta salad. This Chicken Bacon Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad.

Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad on a white plate with a silver fork.

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a pasta salad here at the BHK. I shared my Gram’s Macaroni Salad this past summer which is Ah-MAZING. If you haven’t tried it, it’s the easiest recipe ever, and I’m never left with even a mouthful after a summer party. My Chicken Pesto Salad is another favorite, as well as my Zesty Twisted Turkey Pasta Salad and my son Sean’s favorite, Antipasto Pasta Salad. They’re all delicious and so incredibly satisfying. Enjoyed with a nice piece of crusty bread and you’ve got a winner of a meal and leftovers for days… if you don’t share. Sharing’s overrated.

Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad in a white bowl on a white background.

I know what you’re thinking. Loaded with mayo, too many calories, this one’s a no-go. Well, relax folks. No mayo in this salad. I’ve opted for a lighter caesar dressing made with some Greek yogurt. Winning!

Ingredients for Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad in individual bowls on a white background.

This Chicken Bacon Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad is a mouthful, but a delicious one at that. It’s chock full of all my favorite ingredients. I used a fusilli corti bucati (similar to a rotini), but use whatever you prefer. Some store-bought rotisserie chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, bacon, avocado, red onion, shaved parmesan, and I went the extra mile and added some roasted grape tomatoes for extra flavor instead of just plain tomatoes. Totally worth the extra step my friends!

Overhead shot of a baking sheet with roasted grape tomatoes on a white wood background.An overhead shot of a glass bowl filled with chicken bacon avocado caesar pasta salad ingredients on a white background.

So what’s the secret to cooking your pasta when making a pasta salad? You need to cook the pasta a few minutes past the al dente stage on your package directions so that the pasta is soft, not mushy. If you cook it al dente, you will be left with pasta that can be tough, because the pasta will harden a bit as it cools. Take note!

Overhead photo of two white plates with pasta salad and silver forks along with a small bowl filled with cheese. and glass pitcher.

So grab the ingredients today and you’ll have pasta salad for days. Enjoy! Hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! XO

 

A round, white plate topped with a pasta salad filled with tomatoes, greens and spiral noodles with a silver fork on a white wood surface.
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Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
This Chicken Bacon Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad eats like a meal! Perfect for lunch, dinner and delicious leftovers for days!
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • Salad:
  • 1 16 oz. box rotini pasta
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into small chunks
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup freshly shaved parmesan, plus a bit more for garnish
  • Dressing:
  • 1 cup plain Greek non-fat yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3-4 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta 2-3 minutes past al dente stage. Drain.

  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tomatoes on a medium baking sheet. Drizzle with some olive oil and toss to coat. Season with some kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until tomatoes soften and just begin to burst. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  3. Salad: In a large bowl, combine pasta, romaine, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, avocado and parmesan. Drizzle with about half of the dressing and toss to coat, adding more of the dressing if needed. Serve immediately with extra dressing.

  4. Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. If you like a thinner dressing add another tablespoon or so of milk until you reach desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 464mg20%
Potassium 448mg13%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 2700IU54%
Vitamin C 13.9mg17%
Calcium 170mg17%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Chicken Bacon Avocado Caesar Pasta Salad on a white plate and the ingredients of the pasta salad in a glass bowl.

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Comments

  1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    February 12, 2018 at 7:52 am

    I’m seriously craving this for lunch right now!!!! I have GOT to try this one, Mary Ann! It looks super good! Love how you roasted the tomatoes and added chicken for extra oomph! Pinned! Have a wonderful week, my friend! XO

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:14 am

      It’s such a meal Dawn! Thanks for pinning! XO

      Reply
  2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    February 12, 2018 at 8:08 am

    It’s been entirely too long since I’ve had a pasta salad, so I’m totally craving this one immediately, Mare! It looks so hearty and delicious, plus I love that you lightened up the Caesar dressing! Gimme gimme! Pinned! Cheers! xoxo

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:15 am

      I’ve always got some for you Chey! Have an awesome week!

      Reply
  3. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    February 12, 2018 at 8:15 am

    YUM! I love the idea of turning my favorite Caeser salad into a pasta salad! This will surely make my menu!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:15 am

      Yay! Enjoy it Annie!

      Reply
  4. Chris Scheuer says

    February 12, 2018 at 8:27 am

    Yum, all my favorite things combine in one delicious salad!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:15 am

      Woohoo! Hope you give it a go Chris!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    February 12, 2018 at 8:28 am

    Beautiful! Love Caesar flavours anytime :) This would be great to have in the fridge for lunch or as a side for meat for dinner.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:16 am

      Me too Jennifer!

      Reply
  6. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    February 12, 2018 at 8:52 am

    Perfect timing bc I was craving a good pasta salad yesterday and haven’t scratched that itch yet. I would love to have a big batch of this to eat all week for lunch! Thanks for the inspiration lady!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:16 am

      Scratch it! I know you;ll love this one Karen! Have a great week!

      Reply
  7. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    February 12, 2018 at 10:03 am

    I don’t know if it’s possible for you to have packed any more deliciousness into this salad! Pasta salad in any form is the BEST but add some avocado and bacon and, well, words just can’t even describe it :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:16 am

      You’re so sweet Kelsie! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  8. Gerlinde@Sunnycovechef says

    February 12, 2018 at 10:40 am

    I don’t remember the last time I made a pasta salad. I love the dressing you made and adding roasted tomatoes and bacon adds so much flavor. What a great recipe Mary Ann !

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:17 am

      Thanks Gerlinde! I love caesar salads, so making it a little heartier and turning it into a pasta salad totally worked! Have an awesome week!

      Reply
  9. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

    February 12, 2018 at 11:53 am

    Oh goodness… this is my kinda salad!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Swap you some for some of your shrimp asparagus pasta???

      Reply
  10. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    February 12, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    This is definitely a loaded Caesar salad! Love the addition of chicken and pasta, and that dressing sounds fantastic. I’m not a fan of mayo so I love that you used Greek yogurt! Happy Valentine’s Day Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Happy Valentine’s Day to you too Leanne!

      Reply
  11. Alida | Simply Delicious says

    February 12, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    That is a pretty fantastic bowl of pasta salad you’ve got there. ????????

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks love!

      Reply
  12. Leigh Ann says

    February 12, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    This pasta combines several of my favorite things! Looks so good!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Yay! Hope you give it a go Leigh Ann!

      Reply
  13. Ashley Nicole says

    February 12, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    This looks so delicious and satisfying! Great use of Greek yogurt and interesting mix of ingredients especially the roasted tomatoes. This could be an everyday meal because there’s no mayo :) A must-try!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 6:47 pm

      Thanks so much Ashley. Yes, the lighter dressing makes this more diet friendly. Hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!

      Reply
  14. sherry says

    February 12, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    sounds like a great combo of flavours! and i love your photos. cheers sherry

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 7:06 pm

      Thanks so much Sherry! This is one hearty salad!

      Reply
  15. Gina @Running to the Kitchen says

    February 12, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    This is loaded with so many delicious things! Love it!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      It really is full of delicious ingredients! So satisfying!

      Reply
  16. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    February 12, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    I’ve never seen anything like this! I love it already! Caesar salad is my weakness – this looks like a great way to make it a satisfying meal. Yum!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 13, 2018 at 7:56 am

      Hope you give it a go Katherine!

      Reply
  17. Laura |Tutti Dolci says

    February 13, 2018 at 1:44 am

    This looks so delicious, perfect lunch idea!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 13, 2018 at 7:57 am

      It’s such a satisfying salad Laura!

      Reply
  18. All That I'm Eating says

    February 13, 2018 at 7:57 am

    This looks amazing! I would love to make this to have for lunch at work; much better than my boring sandwiches!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 13, 2018 at 7:59 am

      hanks so much! Definitely better than a boring old sandwich!

      Reply
  19. Kankana says

    February 13, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    Oh yes! greek yogurt is my goto for caeser salad and most creamy salad actually. Makes it tasty without making us ride on a guilt trip.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 13, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      I know right? Now we can enjoy without the guilt!

      Reply
  20. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    February 13, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    What a clever idea! I’d never thought to put romaine in a pasta salad, but why not? And yes please on that easy Cesar dressing! Can you hear me smacking my lips! :D

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 13, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      I can hear ya!!

      Reply
  21. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    February 13, 2018 at 4:55 pm

    I seriously love pasta salad so much!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 13, 2018 at 10:31 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  22. Jennifer Farley says

    February 14, 2018 at 8:54 am

    What an awesome lunch!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 14, 2018 at 9:02 am

      It’s so satisfying Jennifer! I love anything caesar!

      Reply
  23. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    February 14, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Caesar salads are one of my favorites too! Turing it into a pasta salad is brilliant. This looks so delicious and hearty enough to fill up my kiddos too.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 14, 2018 at 9:02 am

      Yes! It definitely will fill up those teenagers!

      Reply
  24. Kevin O'Leary says

    February 14, 2018 at 9:53 am

    I love the Greek yogurt in this! And no, I won’t share!!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 14, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Lol! Then enjoy it all Kevin!!

      Reply
  25. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    February 15, 2018 at 6:05 am

    As a passionate lover of pasta, this salad is a must try, MaryAnn! A perfect combination of nutrient-dense ingredients and an excellent post-workout dish!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 15, 2018 at 11:46 am

      Hope you enjoy it Agness!

      Reply

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