Penne Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delightful penne pasta salad featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped turkey bacon, diced chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and serve chilled.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables of your choice for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Penne Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Fresh Salad