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Colorful Fall Harvest Pasta Salad with seasonal vegetables and dressing

Fall Harvest Pasta Salad


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  • Author: psisso2001gmail-com
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant, healthy salad that captures the essence of autumn with butternut squash and cranberries.


Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta (like rotini or penne)
  • 1 cup roasted butternut squash, diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, roasted butternut squash, cranberries, walnuts, red onion, baby spinach, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta. Feel free to adjust the dressing to suit your taste.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American