Easy Greek Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon for Fresh Flavor Boost
Enjoy a refreshing and satisfying meal with this Easy Greek Pasta Salad, featuring turkey bacon for an added flavor boost!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Salad
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, red onion, and black olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or arugula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg