roasted winter vegetable pasta salad

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

A mouthful of yumminess!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For roasted winter vegetable pasta salad

  • 1 1/2 c
    rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 c
    carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 c
    celery root (aka celeriac), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 c
    canola oil
  • 1 tsp
    dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil leaves
  • 1 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to coat the apple cubes
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1 lb
    tri-color rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 3/4 c
    cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 lg
    granny smith, cored, peeled and cubed
  • 1/3 c
    red onions, finely chopped, soaked and drained
  • 1/3 c
    walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1 1/4 c
    Feta cheese, cubed into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 4 Tbsp
    finely chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make roasted winter vegetable pasta salad

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a large baking sheet with greased foil; set aside.
  • 2
    In 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.
  • 3
    Spread 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.
  • 4
    Remove 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.
  • 5
    In 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.
  • 6
    To view this healthy warm pasta salad recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/Jb1NYPrIIIg

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