Description
This delicious Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is loaded with flavors from turkey bacon, chicken ham, and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 6 strips turkey bacon
- 4 ounces chicken ham
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, olives, and mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Grinder Pasta Salad, pasta salad, turkey bacon, chicken ham