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Fall Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash

Fall Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash: 7 Flavorful Tips

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Roasting and mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A seasonal pasta salad featuring roasted butternut squash and fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rotini pasta
  • 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cranberries, dried
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
  4. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted squash, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese.
  6. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss well to combine.
  7. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Fall Pasta Salad, Butternut Squash, Vegetarian Salad