Caprese Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh and Easy Delight
A refreshing and simple pasta salad highlighting the flavors of Caprese with turkey bacon for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 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
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Garnish with extra basil before serving for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caprese Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Easy Salad
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