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Pesto Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Healthy Twist You’ll Love

Pesto Pasta Salad

A delicious and healthy twist on traditional salad with rich pesto flavor and turkey bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta of choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, pesto, turkey bacon, Parmesan cheese, black olives, and fresh basil.
  3. Toss until all ingredients are well mixed.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

  • This salad can be made a day in advance for flavors to meld.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.

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Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Healthy Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad