Description

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this hearty and nutritious Fall Harvest Pasta Salad. Loaded with butternut squash, brussel sprouts, turkey sausage, and a delightful maple dijon vinaigrette, this dish is perfect for any autumn gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz dry ditalini rigati pasta
2 cup diced butternut squash
2 cups thinly sliced brussel sprouts
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb mild turkey sausage
3 heaping cups curly kale leaves
1 cup red onion
1 cup parmesan cheese
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup maple syrup
3 tablespoon old fashioned dijon mustard
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cook the ditalini rigati pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced butternut squash and cook until slightly tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the sliced brussel sprouts and turkey sausage to the skillet. Cook until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables and sausage, chopped kale, red onion, parmesan cheese, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple dijon vinaigrette ingredients: olive oil, maple syrup, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and salt.
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve warm or chilled.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand. This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Salad, Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 510 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: Fall Harvest Pasta Salad, pasta salad, autumn recipes, butternut squash, healthy pasta salad