60 mL (1/4 cup) mixed fresh herbs (basil, Italian parsley, oregano)
30 mL (2 tbsp) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 mL (1/4 tsp) sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the salad
1 L (4 cups) chopped Romaine lettuce (about 6 leaves)
500 mL (2 cups) cooked rotini pasta (about 310 mL/1 1/4 cups dry pasta)
500 mL (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
250 mL (1 cup) small cubes of pizza mozzarella Cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked
Directions
For the dressing
Add all the dressing ingredients to a large measuring cup and use a stick blender to process until smooth (you can also make the dressing in a blender or a food processor). Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the salad
In a large shallow bowl, lay the salad ingredients (chopped lettuce, rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, pizza mozzarella Cheese cubes and bacon) side-by-side around the plate. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
*Tip: Turn this salad into a meal by adding sliced cooked chicken to the recipe.