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Fall Pasta Salad

Fall Pasta Salad that Brightens Your Cozy Gatherings

This Autumn Pasta Salad celebrates fall with roasted vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces short pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 cup radicchio, chopped
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes with olive oil and kosher salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, sherry vinegar, kosher salt, pepper, and minced garlic in a large mixing bowl to prepare the vinaigrette.
  4. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
  5. Combine roasted vegetables and cooled pasta in a large bowl, then pour vinaigrette over and toss gently.
  6. Fold in radicchio, goat cheese, and pepitas.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with different ingredients to suit your taste preferences. This salad is best served chilled after resting in the fridge.

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