Fall Pasta Salad
Not your regular old boring pasta salad! And no mayo here! This fall pasta salad combines the rich, nutty flavors of roasted butternut squash with tender massaged kale, bright sweet corn, and zesty red onion with the creamy embrace of a sweet and tangy vegan dressing, all woven together with perfectly al dente pasta. It's a symphony of colors and textures, with added sweetness from the seasonal dried cranberries, and a surprising crunch from the toasted pecans, that you don't find in your typical pasta salad.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 318kcal
Equipment
- stove
- Oven
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 8 oz gluten free noodles of choice cooked and cooled
- 2 cups butternut squash cubed
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp salt and pepper
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale chopped and massaged
- 2 cups sweet corn
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup toasted pecans chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Creamy Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup plain unsweetened dairy free yogurt
- 1 tbsp roasted tahini
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried sage
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water more or less for desired thickness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the cubed squash with the coconut aminos, salt and pepper and spread on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until perfectly golden. Remove and let cool.
- While squash is roasting, prepare your dressing by adding all ingredients to a large jar and whisking to combine. Season to taste and adjust water for desired thickness.
- Add the noodles, squash, kale, corn, onion, pecans, and cranberries to a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately or prepare for meal prep and enjoy for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 7169IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg
