High Protein Italian Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A protein-packed twist on a classic Italian dish, featuring savory turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crumbled turkey bacon, chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: High Protein Italian Pasta Salad, pasta salad, turkey bacon, chicken ham
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