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Hot Honey Pasta Salad Recipe: A Sweet and Spicy Twist with Turkey Bacon

Hot Honey Pasta Salad Recipe

This Hot Honey Pasta Salad combines the sweetness of honey with the spice of jalapeños and the richness of turkey bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 6 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup hot honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a pan, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the hot honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the level of heat by using more or less hot honey.
  • This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor.

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Keywords: Hot Honey, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon