Cheap Easy High-Protein Italian Sub Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham
This Cheap, Easy & High-Protein Italian Sub Pasta Salad is perfect for a quick meal, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham for a delicious and nutritious option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 8 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from heat, chop into pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or swap proteins to suit your taste.