Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon
A light and refreshing cucumber pasta salad with turkey bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, turkey bacon, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and add more vegetables.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Salad Recipes