Italian Pasta Salad: A Fresh Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Enjoy a refreshing Italian Pasta Salad featuring savory turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Let cool and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and sprinkle with black pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit overnight.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Italian Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham