Description
A hearty, protein-rich pasta salad blending smoky halal turkey ‘bacon’ (or plant-based alternative) with cool ranch dressing, crisp vegetables, and tangy cheddar cheese. The creamy, herby dressing balances the smoky, crispy textures for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Cooked eggless pasta
6 oz halal turkey ‘bacon’
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 pints cherry tomatoes
3 green onions
1/3 cup ranch dressing
1 tsp seasonings (garlic powder, onion salt, paprika)
Instructions
Cook pasta al dente (1 minute package if applicable)
Crisp halal turkey bacon in a skillet until doubly chewy
Mix cooked pasta with cooled turkey bacon
Add halved cherry tomatoes and finely sliced green onions
Fold in cheddar cheese and ranch dressing
Stir in seasonings (garlic powder, onion salt, paprika)
Chill for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use plant-based smoked strips as turkey bacon substitute
Add nutritional yeast (1/2 cup) for vegan option
Store in airtight container (48 hours max)
Recipe scales well up to 12 servings
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stir-fry and mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg