This Autumn Pasta Salad is the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of fall during the cooler months. Combining cooked pasta with roasted fall veggies like butternut squash, fresh spinach, and tangy goat cheese, this dish offers a delightful mix of seasonal produce. The sweet flavor of the maple vinaigrette pairs beautifully with the tangy element of lime, creating a delicious fall pasta salad that’s both comforting and satisfying.

Whether it’s your first time making a fall harvest pasta salad or you’re looking for an easy fall pasta salad recipe, this is a great option for a main or side dish during your favorite season. With its autumn crunch, it’s a great idea for a good pasta salad that showcases the best fall produce.

Fall Pasta Salad with Autumn Maple Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Vinaigrette:

• ⅓ cup Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• ¼ cup Maple Syrup
• Dash of  Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 small Lime freshly squeezed

Butternut Squash:

• 1 lb peeled, seeded and 1” cubed
• Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil drizzled on top
• Salt and black pepper

Salad:

• 8 oz Bow-tie Pasta cooked
• 8 oz Baby Spinach
• ½ a Red Onion thinly sliced
• 1 Cup toasted Pumpkin Seeds
• 4 oz crumbled Goat Cheese
• ½ cup Dried Cranberries

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven at 400 F, toss cubed squash, EVOO and salt and pepper together, arrange squash on a baking sheet single layer to avoid overcrowding, Roast for 20-30 mins until softened.
2. Cook pasta according to box directions in salted water.
3. For vinaigrette, mix all ingredients until fully emulsified add more lime juice, salt and pepper to taste.
4. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and top with vinaigrette, toss and garnish with fresh Thyme.

Time to Enjoy!

This Fall Harvest Pasta Salad is a great recipe that highlights the best seasonal ingredients and offers a delicious way to enjoy the fall season. The combination of cooked pasta, roasted squash, and tangy goat cheese creates a good balance of flavors and textures that make it a great side dish or main option.

Whether you enjoy it the next day for lunch or serve it at a gathering, this autumn crunch pasta salad is a versatile comfort food that suits any time of year, but especially in those fall months. Customize it to your personal preference with different types of pasta or other fall produce, like brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or crisp apples for a truly satisfying fall salad experience.

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