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RecipesOctober 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Fall Harvest Pasta Salad
Protein pasta tossed with Gala apple, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta, kale slaw, sweet onion, and cooked chicken in a honey Dijon dressing.
Protein pasta tossed with Gala apple, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta, kale slaw, sweet onion, and cooked chicken in a honey Dijon dressing.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 oz protein pasta
- 1 Gala apple, diced
- 2 oz dried cranberries
- 2 oz walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1.5 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 6 oz kale slaw mix
- 1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
- 8 oz cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 01Cook the protein pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and allow to cool to room temperature.
- 02In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and garlic powder until fully emulsified.
- 03In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced Gala apple, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, feta cheese, kale slaw mix, diced onion, and cooked chicken.
- 04Pour the prepared dressing over the salad components and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- 05Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving Suggestions
- Perfect as a satisfying standalone lunch or a flavorful side dish for seasonal gatherings.
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