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Fall Pasta Salad

A vibrant and hearty pasta salad featuring seasonal ingredients like roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and spinach, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 ounces pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne) cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the cubed butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted butternut squash, spinach, cranberries, feta cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors improve as it sits.

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