Zesty Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh Take on Flavor
A refreshing and flavorful zesty pasta salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding feta cheese or olives.
- This salad is best served cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Zesty Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Salad, Pasta, Fresh Ingredients