Loaded Pasta Salad: The Best Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Delight
A delicious and hearty pasta salad loaded with turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, tomatoes, cucumber, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Loaded Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Pasta Salad Recipe