Fall Harvest Pasta Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy the flavors of autumn with this delightful Fall Harvest Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon as a savory touch. Perfect for gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, butternut squash, cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon or substitute it with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add your favorite seasonal vegetables for extra color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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