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A vibrant bowl of fall harvest pasta salad featuring colorful spiral pasta, diced butternut squash, crunchy green apples, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, garnished with fresh herbs on a rustic wooden table with a fall-themed backdrop.

Fall Harvest Pasta Salad Delights

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A refreshing and hearty fall pasta salad packed with seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs, dressed in a light vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spiral pasta
  • 1 cup diced butternut squash, roasted
  • 1 green apple, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Roast the diced butternut squash at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes or until tender.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, roasted squash, chopped apples, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • This salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Mix and toss
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 280 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg