Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pasta Salad

A hearty and tasty pasta salad with crispy bacon, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a creamy Dijon dressing. This is a great side dish or light meal.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 8 oz pasta your choice, cooked and cooled
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• For the dressing:
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400F 200C

In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper

Spread the Brussels sprouts evenly on a baking sheet and roast them for 20-25 minutes until they are tender and slightly crispy, stirring once or twice during cooking

In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy

Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, roasted Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crispy bacon

In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing Prep Time: 20 minutes