Garden Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A refreshing and delicious garden pasta salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Keywords: Garden Pasta Salad, easy recipe, turkey bacon, fresh salad