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A vibrant bowl of fall harvest pasta salad featuring colorful spiral pasta, chopped roasted vegetables, leafy greens, and crumbled cheese, garnished with fresh herbs on a rustic wooden table

Autumn Fall Harvest Pasta Salad Crunch

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A vibrant and hearty fall harvest pasta salad combining colorful seasonal ingredients with a tangy dressing.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz spiral pasta
  • 1 cup roasted butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • For dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, spinach, and herbs.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Top with crumbled feta and chopped pecans before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste.
  • For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Boiling, roasting, mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg