Fresh Broccoli Pasta Salad: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and healthy pasta salad featuring fresh broccoli and turkey bacon, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and crumbled turkey bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic powder.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include nuts or seeds.
- Feel free to substitute the turkey bacon for regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Fresh Broccoli Pasta Salad, Healthy Salad, Turkey Bacon