Zesty Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad – Easy Summer Delight with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
An easy and refreshing summer pasta salad loaded with flavors and textures from zesty Italian ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled spaghetti, turkey bacon, chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and black olives.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or carrots for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Zesty Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad, Summer Pasta Salad, Easy Pasta Recipe