Chopped Italian Pasta Salad: Easy French Twist with Turkey Bacon
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Gather these fresh, simple ingredients before you start building your bowl:
- The Pasta Base: * 16 oz (1 lb) Rotini or Fusilli pasta, boiled al dente and cooled.
- The Protein & Cheese:
- 6-8 strips of high-quality turkey bacon, cooked until perfectly crispy.
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls (mini mozzarella balls).
- ½ cup chopped pepperoni or salami bits for that authentic Italian punch.
- The Rainbow Veggie Crunch:
- 1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes, halved.
- 1 cup English cucumber, finely diced.
- ½ cup sweet red bell pepper, diced.
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped.
- ½ cup sliced black olives.
- The “French Twist” Vinaigrette:
- ⅔ cup French-style vinaigrette dressing (or a blend of olive oil, white wine vinegar, a touch of Dijon mustard, and Italian herbs).
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