Rainbow Orzo Salad: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A colorful and nutritious salad featuring orzo, turkey bacon, and chicken ham.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, turkey bacon, chicken ham, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the salad for a few hours.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Rainbow Orzo Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Healthy Salad