Description
A refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad using halal-certified turkey bacon and Greek yogurt dressing to replace traditional pork elements. Combines grilled chicken, pasta, and tangy flavors for a protein-packed, pork-free dish that works well as a main course or side.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
6 oz halal-certified smoked turkey strips
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
¼ cup chopped green onions
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Lemon zest (1 lemon)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
Grill over medium heat 5-7 minutes per side
Cut turkey bacon strips into 1-inch pieces
Blanch cooked pasta in salted boiling water
Chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces
Whisk Greek yogurt with minced garlic and lemon zest
Blend in olive oil, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill
Add chopped green onions and stir until homogeneous
Adjust consistency with water or additional Greek yogurt
Combine chicken, turkey bacon, pasta, and salad ingredients in a bowl
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat
Notes
Use rotini or fusilli for best dressing retention
Verify turkey bacon is oven-grilled for halal compliance
Cherry tomatoes add optional acidity and color
Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored chilled
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Grilling, Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
