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Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon

italian antipasto pasta salad
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Enjoy a delicious Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon for a flavorful twist on a classic recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 6 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Chop into small pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olives, bell pepper, and red onion.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables.
  • For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.

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Keywords: italian antipasto pasta salad, pasta salad, turkey bacon salad

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