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Fall Pasta Salad

Fall Pasta Salad

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Enjoy a delicious Fall Pasta Salad packed with seasonal flavors! Perfect as a side dish at gatherings—try this simple recipe today!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rotini pasta (uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 small red onion (diced)
  • 2 carrots (grated)
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. 1. Cook rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. 2. While pasta cooks, prepare vegetables: dice red onion, grate carrots, and chop broccoli.
  3. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. 4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with pecans, cranberries, onion, carrots, and broccoli. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat.
  5. 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg