Bruschetta Pasta Salad: Easy and Delicious with Turkey Bacon
A refreshing and easy Bruschetta Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crisp, then chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil, and turkey bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Bruschetta Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Salad