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Fall Harvest Pasta Salad Recipe

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A flavorful Fall Harvest Pasta Salad featuring roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese, tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect served chilled or at room temperature for a vibrant seasonal side or light meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta

Roasted Vegetables

  • 1 cup butternut squash, diced
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Salad Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
  3. Prepare Vegetables: In a bowl, toss the diced butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper ensuring even coating.
  4. Roast Vegetables: Spread the prepared vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
  5. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, cranberries, chopped pecans, and crumbled feta cheese.
  6. Add Dressing and Toss: Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors evenly.
  7. Serve: Serve the pasta salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing fall-inspired dish.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta if you need this salad to be gluten free.
  • Toasting pecans before adding can enhance their flavor and crunch.
  • Roast the vegetables until they are slightly caramelized for the best taste.
  • This salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to let flavors meld.
  • Swap feta cheese with goat cheese or vegan cheese for dietary preferences.
  • If fresh cranberries are unavailable, dried cranberries can be substituted.

Find it online: https://piesbyolivia.com/fall-harvest-pasta-salad-recipe/