
Roasted Sweet Potato and Canadian Bacon Pasta Salad
A Hearty Pasta Salad Built for Meal Prep and Potlucks
Roasted Sweet Potato and Canadian Bacon Pasta Salad layers whole wheat pasta with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed leeks, diced Jones Canadian Bacon, baby arugula, and low-fat feta cheese, all tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Served warm or at room temperature, this hearty pasta salad recipe serves six, comes together in 30 minutes, and works equally well for meal prep, potlucks, or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided
- 2 leeks, cleaned well and sliced
- 1 (6 oz.) package Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, diced
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
- 4 loose cups baby arugula
- 1/2 cup low-fat feta cheese crumbles
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Directions
Preheat oven to 425˚F and line baking sheet with foil. Toss together sweet potatoes, red onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place on baking sheet in single layer. Roast for about 15 to 20 minutes (tossing halfway) until browned and crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and allow to heat through. Stir in leeks and Canadian Bacon. Cook for about 2 to 4 minutes until leeks have softened and bacon has slightly crisped. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and return to large pot. Toss together with roasted veggies, sautéd leeks, Canadian Bacon, arugula and feta cheese until evenly incorporated. Season with remaining salt, pepper and remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Cook on low for 1 to 2 minutes to warm through. Serve warm or at room temperature.


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Yes, I will make it again… was yummy!