Grandpa’s Pasta Salad: The Best Homemade Twist with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors in Grandpa’s Pasta Salad, featuring a unique twist with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Grandpa’s Pasta Salad, pasta salad, turkey bacon salad, homemade salad