Pesto Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Bliss
A delightful pasta salad featuring pesto, turkey bacon, and chicken ham, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta of choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and olives.
- Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute whole wheat pasta.
- Add more vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Pasta Salad