Fall Harvest Pasta Salad: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and healthy fall-inspired pasta salad featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ 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. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add the butternut squash and Brussels sprouts and sauté until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, chicken ham, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for easier meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Fall Harvest Pasta Salad, Healthy Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham