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Jackie Akerberg

Fall Pasta Salad

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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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad

Equipment

  • stove
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 servings 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 chopped toasted pecans
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
Creamy Dressing Ingredients
  • ½ cup plain unsweetened vegan 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

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