Pesto Pasta Salad: The Best Fresh Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and fresh take on pasta salad featuring turkey bacon and pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chopped turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pesto, and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss well to combine and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Salad, Fresh Salad