Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash and Brussels: Easy & Delicious
A vibrant and healthy pasta salad packed with roasted butternut squash and crisp Brussels sprouts, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables, pasta, feta, and walnuts.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include herbs like basil or parsley.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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