Pesto Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: The Best Summer Delight
Enjoy this refreshing pesto pasta salad loaded with turkey bacon, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
- 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
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with pesto sauce.
- Add crumbled turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Mix gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pesto pasta salad