Zesty Italian Pasta Salad: The Best Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and refreshing twist on traditional pasta salad, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and Italian dressing. Mix well.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top. Toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Zesty Italian Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon