Marinated Fall Vegetable Pasta Salad

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For this marinated fall vegetable pasta salad, marinating the veggies before mixing with the pasta ensures that the pasta stays perfectly al dente.

closeup of pasta salad with kale and mushrooms in square grey bowl
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Marinate Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
12 to 14
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 to 14 servings

Marinated Vegetables

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 shallot, finely minced

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 cup olive oil

  • 16 ounces button mushrooms, stemmed and quartered

  • 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into very small florets (about 1 1/2 cups)

  • 1 (7.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped

Salad

  • 1 pound bowtie pasta

  • 1 bunch kale, finely chopped (about 3 cups)

  • 1 (8.5 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil

  • 4 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Whisk vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, shallot, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper, and oregano together in a large bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and whisk until well combined. Add mushrooms, carrots, cauliflower, and artichoke hearts to the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and preferably overnight. 

  2. For salad, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

  3. Massage kale to soften it slightly and add it to the marinated vegetables. Add in sun-dried tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, and parsley, and toss to coat. Taste; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373 Calories
24g Fat
35g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 496mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 35mg 38%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 1146mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.