Autumn Pasta Salad

Get ready to savor the flavors of fall with our autumn pasta salad! Roasted butternut squash, crunchy apples, sweet cranberries, and nutty pecans, all come together with creamy feta and a zesty honey-Dijon dressing. Whether it's for a cozy autumn get-together or a tasty standalone meal, this salad captures the essence of the season in every mouthful. Easy preparation and make ahead friendly. Comes together in 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Sandra

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta Such as rotini or farfalle.
1 cup butternut squash Diced.
1 cup apple Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Diced.
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pecans Chopped. You can substitute chopped walnuts.
½ cup feta cheese Crumbled.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh green onion or thyme optional

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
8 ounces pasta
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced butternut squash with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the squash on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized. Let it cool.
1 cup butternut squash
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted butternut squash, diced apples, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
1 cup apple, ½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup pecans, ½ cup feta cheese
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, Salt and pepper to taste
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad.
Fresh green onion or thyme
Toss to coat everything evenly. Garnish with fresh chopped green onion or fresh thyme, if desired, for an extra burst of autumn flavor. Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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