Pesto Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh and Easy Twist
This Pesto Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon is a refreshing and simple dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pesto sauce, turkey bacon, and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add any vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Easy Salad