Smoky bacon, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables tossed with pasta shells in a light creamy dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta & Proteins
01 - 8 ounces 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 fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water until completely cooled.
02 - In a small bowl, combine light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss with a large spoon or salad tongs until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to fully develop before serving.
