roasted winter vegetable pasta salad
A mouthful of yumminess!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups celery root (aka celeriac), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to coat the apple cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 pound tri-color rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large granny smith, cored, peeled and cubed
- 1/3 cup red onions, finely chopped, soaked and drained
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 1 1/4 cups Feta cheese, cubed into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, for garnish
How To Make roasted winter vegetable pasta salad
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Step 1Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a large baking sheet with greased foil; set aside.
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Step 2In a large bowl, add rutabaga, carrot, and celery root cubes. Pour in oil and toss to coat. Add rosemary, basil leaves, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir well.
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Step 3Spread vegetables out on a prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender, flipping halfway through.
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Step 4Remove from the heat and return roasted vegetables to the large bowl. Pour in lemon juice and add lemon zest; toss to coat and set aside to cool off a little, about 10 minutes.
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Step 5In a large salad bowl, combine cooked pasta, roasted vegetable mixture, tomatoes, apple, onions, walnuts, and cheese; toss until well mixed. When serving, add vinaigrette and sprinkle on some parsley.
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Step 6To view this healthy warm pasta salad recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/Jb1NYPrIIIg
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