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Fall Harvest Pasta Salad

Fall Harvest Pasta Salad
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Fall Harvest Pasta Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that captures the essence of autumn with its colorful blend of seasonal vegetables and hearty ingredients. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for meal prep, ensuring you have a delicious and satisfying meal ready throughout the week. Featuring roasted butternut squash, crispy brussels sprouts, tender kale, and savory turkey sausage, this salad is not only delightful in taste but also packed with essential nutrients. Tossed in a homemade maple-dijon dressing, it strikes a perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Enjoy it warm or cold as a main course or as an impressive side at your next gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz ditalini rigati pasta
  • 2 cups diced butternut squash
  • 2 cups thinly sliced brussels sprouts
  • 1 lb mild turkey sausage
  • 3 cups curly kale
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp old fashioned dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large sheet pan.
  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
  3. Roast butternut squash and brussels sprouts on the sheet pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 25–30 minutes until crispy.
  4. Cook turkey sausage until browned; set aside to cool.
  5. In a large bowl, massage kale with olive oil until softened.
  6. Combine cooled pasta with roasted vegetables, sausage crumbles, red onion, parmesan cheese, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
  7. In a mason jar, mix dressing ingredients until combined; drizzle over salad and toss gently.

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