Fall Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash and Brussels
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Enjoy vibrant flavors of fall with this Fall Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash and Brussels. Easy to make and perfect for any gathering!
- Author: Valentina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, diced
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 2 cups honeycrisp apples, diced
- 4 oz goat cheese (or feta)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- â…“ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, add diced apples to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables with pasta. Crumble goat cheese on top and drizzle with dressing; gently toss to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg