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Cold Pasta Salad

Cold Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh, Easy Delight

This cold pasta salad combines the savory goodness of turkey bacon with fresh vegetables, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 4 strips turkey bacon
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Let it cool and crumble it into pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
  4. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add any additional vegetables you like, such as bell peppers or spinach.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance for a more flavorful dish.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: gluten-free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Cold Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipes, Fresh Salad