Pesto Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Delight
A delicious and savory pesto pasta salad that combines turkey bacon and chicken ham for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions; drain and let cool.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; remove and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, pesto sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated with the pesto.
- Top with black olives and black pepper, toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon.
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pesto pasta salad, turkey bacon, chicken ham, pasta salad recipes
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