Creamy Italian Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Bliss
A delightful pasta salad packed with flavors and creamy goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, mozzarella, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta salad, adding salt and pepper; toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats.
- For extra creaminess, add a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, pasta salad, turkey bacon, chicken ham