Italian Grinder Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and vibrant pasta salad featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 ounces chicken ham
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and bell peppers.
- Toss everything together with Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding some chopped cucumbers.
- Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Grinder Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Pasta Salad, Salad Recipe