Italian Dressing Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and refreshing Italian Dressing Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon for a savory twist.
- 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
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- You can substitute regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Italian Dressing Pasta Salad