Asparagus Caesar Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh Twist for You
This Asparagus Caesar Salad with Turkey Bacon provides a fresh twist on a classic favorite, bringing together the crunch of asparagus and the savory taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 3 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim the ends of the asparagus and place them on the baking sheet.
- Cut turkey bacon into small pieces and sprinkle over the asparagus.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cooked asparagus and turkey bacon, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, and black pepper.
- Toss to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added crunch, you can top the salad with croutons.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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