Tuna Pasta Salad Delight: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delightful tuna pasta salad that combines savory turkey bacon with tender pasta and rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix tuna, turkey bacon, tomatoes, green onions, mayonnaise, and mustard.
- Add the cooled pasta and mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding half a teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Tuna Pasta Salad, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon