Description
A deliciously refreshing Italian pasta salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for quick lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. 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 more vegetables as desired such as cucumber or arugula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Italian pasta salad, quick recipe, turkey bacon, easy pasta salad