A hearty mix of bacon, grilled chicken, lettuce, and pasta shells dressed lightly for a fresh meal.
# The Ingredients 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Prepare pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion if using.
04 - Pour dressing over salad mixture and gently toss until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes to enhance flavor melding.
