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High Protein Italian Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

High Protein Italian Pasta Salad

A delicious and nutritious salad loaded with protein from turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 8 ounces chicken ham, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package directions; drain and let cool.
  2. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; chop into pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and parsley.
  4. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.

Nutrition

Keywords: High Protein Italian Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Healthy Salad