Fall Pasta Salad
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Fall Pasta Salad
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This Fall Pasta Salad is full of seasonal flavors including roasted sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and thyme. Mixed with al dente noodles and a homemade maple vinaigrette you’ll want this dish to become an autumn staple in your house.
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Ingredients
Salad
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 12 oz bowtie noodles
- 3 cups spinach
- 5 oz goat cheese crumbled
- 6 oz sharp white cheddar crumbled, I used Trader Joe's caramelized sharp cheddar
- 6-8 stalks fresh thyme
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
Maple Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
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Instructions
- Start by preparing the sweet potatoes. Preheat the airfryer (or oven) to 400°F. Peel the sweet potatoes then finely dice them (I use my beloved vegetable chopper for even cuts).
- Toss the cubes in a bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper. Once coated, put them in the airfryer and roast for 14-18 minutes or until sweet potatoes are golden brown and fork tender. **You’ll want to stir them a few times to avoid burning**. If you’re using the oven you’ll want to roast for ~30 minutes.
- Now cook the bowtie noodles 1-2 minutes less than package instructions in salted water (we want them al dente). Drain the pasta water from noodles after cooking. Don’t rinse! This helps the dressing stick better.
- Add the warm, cooked noodles to a large mixing bowl. Fold in spinach immediately (it will help wilt it a bit).
- Fold in roasted sweet potatoes, cubed cheddar cheese, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese crumbles, fresh thyme, and dried cranberries. Toss together.
- Shake all of the dressing ingredients in a mason jar until combined. Pour into the salad and toss.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the dressing and pumpkin seeds separate from the salad until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
631mg
(26%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 631mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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