Perfect Italian Grinder Pasta Salad: A Fresh, Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delightful and refreshing pasta salad packed with flavors from turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mozzarella balls, and olives.
- Drizzle 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 made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Add your favorite vegetables for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Perfect Italian Grinder Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham