Fall Harvest Pasta Salad: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A vibrant and hearty Fall Harvest Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for seasonal gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- Roast the butternut squash and Brussels sprouts at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, roasted vegetables, turkey bacon, cranberries, pecans, and feta.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- This salad can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Fall Harvest Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Autumn Recipes