Club Sandwich Pasta Salad: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and healthy twist on a classic club sandwich, this pasta salad incorporates turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Let cool and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and lettuce.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding paprika or garlic powder to the dressing.
- Feel free to customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Club Sandwich Pasta Salad, Healthy Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon Recipe