Pesto Pasta Salad: Easy & Flavorful with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and easy recipe for Pesto Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham