Italian Pasta Salad: Easy Vegetarian Recipe with Turkey Bacon
This Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish loaded with fresh vegetables and the added crunch of turkey bacon, perfect for a light meal or a side dish at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and turkey bacon.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine thoroughly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon or replace with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add any other vegetables you enjoy, such as spinach or artichokes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Italian Pasta Salad, Vegetarian, Turkey Bacon, Salad Recipes