Southwest Pasta Salad: Easy, Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious and easy Southwest Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, 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
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add avocado or other vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Southwest Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe