Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a light and refreshing healthy cucumber pasta salad with a twist of turkey bacon!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, turkey bacon, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
Keywords: Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad, Easy Pasta Salad