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High Protein Italian Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

High Protein Italian Pasta Salad

A delicious and nutritious high protein Italian pasta salad made with turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup diced chicken ham
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pesto sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped turkey bacon, chicken ham, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and red onion.
  4. Add the pesto sauce and toss everything together until well combined.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins you like.

Nutrition

Keywords: High Protein Italian Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham