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Hot Honey Pasta Salad Recipe: A Fresh Twist with Turkey Bacon

Hot Honey Pasta Salad Recipe

A delightful summer dish that combines the sweetness of hot honey with savory turkey bacon, tossed with pasta and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta of your choice
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup hot honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together hot honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  6. Top with crumbled turkey bacon before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, you can omit the turkey bacon.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.

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Keywords: Hot Honey Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Salad, Summer Salad