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Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Recipe

September 22, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home Leave a Comment

This make-ahead and crowd-pleasing Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Recipe side dish is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash, and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible!

This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dis is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! #butternutsquashpastasalad #winterpastasalad #thanksgivingpastasalad #coldfallpastasalad

There is so much variety when it comes to pasta salads. You can never go wrong with a hearty pasta salad because it is loved by almost everyone. And the variations are endless. Add any other ingredients you love to a bowl of pasta and it will surely taste great.

I usually enjoy salads with homemade oven-toasted bread, but not with this salad. The pasta in this salad covers the carbs, that would be a double duty on your tummy. This carby pasta salad substitutes the bread and is very filling on its own. Give it a try!

Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Ingredients

  • Organic Fusilli pasta
  • Any Organic cauliflower
  • Organic broccoli
  • Organic butternut squash (baked)
  • Homemade ranch dressing
  • Poppy seeds
  • Sea salt
  • Ground black pepper

Note: I used Homemade Ranch Dressing. Also, you may add cranberries and any toasted nuts of your choice to make it extra festive (my kids don’t like these additions, so I did not include in the recipe).

This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing side dish is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible!

Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Instructions

First thing first, wash, cut, and roast Butternut Squash. Cool completely before adding to the salad. See how to roast Butternut Squash in THIS post.

This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dis is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! #butternutsquashpastasalad #winterpastasalad #thanksgivingpastasalad #coldfallpastasalad

Next, while the butternut squash is cooling cook pasta according to package instructions. Allow the pasta cool.

In the meantime, rinse and cut broccoli and cauliflower into small pieces. Place all the ingredients into a large glass bowl. Add mayonnaise, sea salt, and ground pepper.

This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dis is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! #butternutsquashpastasalad #winterpastasalad #thanksgivingpastasalad #coldfallpastasalad

Finally, add poppy seeds and mix everything well. Be very careful not to mash the roasted butternut squash (add more salt and pepper if necessary to your taste).

This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dis is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! #butternutsquashpastasalad #winterpastasalad #thanksgivingpastasalad #coldfallpastasalad

Serve and enjoy! The salad tastes great for a couple of days if kept refrigerated, and everyone loves it. Win, win!

This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dis is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! #butternutsquashpastasalad #winterpastasalad #thanksgivingpastasalad #coldfallpastasalad

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This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dis is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! #butternutsquashpastasalad #winterpastasalad #thanksgivingpastasalad #coldfallpastasalad
This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dis is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! #butternutsquashpastasalad #winterpastasalad #thanksgivingpastasalad #coldfallpastasalad
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Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

This make-ahead and a crowd-pleasing side dish of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Recipe is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible!

Keyword: Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Recipe, Christmas side dish, kid approved recipe, pasta and veggie salad, Thanksgiving side dish
Servings: 10
Author: Valya of Valya’s Taste of Home
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. (454 g) – organic Fusilli pasta
  • 2 cups – organic cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups – organic broccoli florets
  • 2 cups – organic butternut squash (cubed and baked, see THIS recipe )
  • ½ cup (118 ml) – ranch dressing (I used Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe)
  • 1 tsp. – poppy seeds
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Instructions

  2. First thing first, roast Butternut Squash and cool completely before adding to the salad. See how to roast Butternut Squash in THIS post.

  3. Next, while the butternut squash is cooling cook pasta according to instructions on the package. Let the pasta cool.
  4. In the meanwhile, rinse and cut broccoli and cauliflower into small pieces. Place all the ingredients into a large glass bowl. Add mayonnaise, sea salt, and ground pepper.

  5. Finally, add poppy seeds and mix everything well very carefully not to mash roasted butternut squash (add more salt and pepper if necessary to your taste).
  6. Serve and enjoy! The salad tastes great for a couple of days if kept refrigerated. Win, win!
Recipe Notes

I used Homemade Ranch Dressing. Also, you can add cranberries and any toasted nuts of your choice (my kids don’t like any of it, so I did not include in the recipe).

This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dis is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! #butternutsquashpastasalad #winterpastasalad #thanksgivingpastasalad #coldfallpastasalad

Looking for more salad recipes? Here are some to choose from:

  • Red and Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad Recipe
  • Creamy Cheddar Broccoli and Tomato Salad Recipe
  • Pear Apple Pomegranate Pecan Spinach Salad Recipe
  • Crab Salad Recipe
  • Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe
  • Sunflower Salad Recipe
  • Purple Cabbage and Tomato Salad

Also, check out the SALAD category for many more delicious salad recipes.

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This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing of the Butternut Squash Pasta Salad side dis is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible! #butternutsquashpastasalad #winterpastasalad #thanksgivingpastasalad #coldfallpastasalad

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