Pesto Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and refreshing twist on pasta salad featuring creamy pesto and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, spinach, pesto, and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Summer Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe