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Fall Harvest Pasta Salad

Fall Harvest Pasta Salad: A Cozy Autumn Delight for You

Enjoy this Fall Harvest Pasta Salad, a vibrant dish featuring roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and cranberries for a comforting autumn meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta Any shape, whole wheat or gluten-free
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 cup Butternut Squash Diced
  • 1 cup Brussels Sprouts Halved
For the Salad Mix
  • 0.5 cup Cranberries Dried
  • 0.5 cup Pecans Chopped
  • 0.25 cup Feta Cheese Crumpled
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

Equipment

  • Pot
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Cook Pasta - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Step 2: Roast Vegetables - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Combine Ingredients - In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, roasted veggies, cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, and balsamic vinegar. Toss to mix.
  4. Step 4: Serve - Enjoy immediately or chill in the fridge for at least one hour for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.

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