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Fall Harvest Pasta Salad

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  • Author: cov3
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Roasting & Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant pasta salad featuring roasted butternut squash, fresh spinach, and tangy cranberries, perfect for celebrating the fall harvest.


Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta (such as fusilli or rotini)
  • 2 cups roasted butternut squash, diced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, roasted butternut squash, spinach, cranberries, feta cheese, walnuts, and red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Consider toasting the walnuts for added flavor; serve as a side or main dish.