Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Delight
A delicious and hearty bow tie pasta salad featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta
- 6 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Try adding other vegetables like bell peppers or olives for added flavor.
- This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg