Fall Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash and Turkey Bacon Delight
A delightful and colorful fall pasta salad featuring roasted butternut squash and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for any autumn gathering.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on a baking sheet.
- Roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, turkey bacon, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then pour over the pasta salad.
- Gently toss to combine and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Fall Pasta Salad, Butternut Squash, Turkey Bacon, Autumn Recipe