A vibrant combination of bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and grilled chicken tossed with pasta shells in a creamy mayo-based dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - 1½ cups romaine lettuce, chopped
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - ½ cup red onion, finely diced
→ Dressing
07 - ⅓ cup light mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water until completely cooled.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal lettuce crispness, or refrigerate for up to 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
