Fall Harvest Pasta Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy the flavors of the season with this Fall Harvest Pasta Salad, featuring crispy turkey bacon and seasonal vegetables.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, roast butternut squash and Brussels sprouts until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey bacon, squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, feta, and walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For added flavor, try toasting the walnuts before adding them to the salad.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Fall Harvest Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Salad