Pesto Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Deliciously Fresh Twist
A fresh and flavorful pesto pasta salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for summer gatherings or a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Let it cool, then chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, pesto sauce, and spinach. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding olives or artichokes.
- This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Fresh Salad, Easy Recipe