Tortellini Pasta Salad: Easy and Flavorful with Turkey Bacon
A delicious tortellini pasta salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a quick meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding herbs such as basil or parsley.
- This salad can be made ahead of time for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Tortellini Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Salad