Italian Sub Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and unique take on a classic Italian sub, this pasta salad incorporates turkey bacon for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; chop and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, mozzarella cheese, and turkey bacon.
- Toss with Italian dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute vegetables with your favorites like bell peppers or artichokes.
- Add some diced salami for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Italian Sub Pasta Salad, pasta salad, turkey bacon, Italian dressing