Italian Grinder Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously unique take on pasta salad featuring turkey bacon, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 6 ounces turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mozzarella cheese, and olives.
- Toss ingredients with Italian dressing until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ingredients.
- This salad can be made one day ahead for improved taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Grinder Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Salad, Pasta Recipes
Find it online: https://flavorhomerecipes.com/italian-grinder-pasta-salad-3/