Quick Italian Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A refreshing and simple pasta salad that combines the flavors of turkey bacon and chicken ham for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: salads
- Method: mix and chill
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 ounces cooked chicken ham
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, black olives, mozzarella cheese, and red onion.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Add your favorite vegetables for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg