Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad: Easy Comfort Food made with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious and satisfying dish with our Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad, perfectly complemented with savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Great for meal prep; flavors deepen when stored.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food