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High Protein Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Delight

High Protein Tuscan Chicken Pasta Salad

A delicious and nutritious pasta salad featuring high protein ingredients and the savory taste of turkey bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, and chopped turkey bacon.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olives, red onion, and fresh basil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the salad sit in the dressing for a few hours.
  • This dish can be served warm or cold.

Nutrition

Keywords: high protein, pasta salad, Tuscan, chicken, turkey bacon