Pesto Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh and Flavorful Delight
A delicious pesto pasta salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
- Add pesto and olive oil, mixing well to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Salad, Fresh Salad, Flavorful Salad