10 Best Fall Pasta Salad Recipes

Do you love pasta salads, and want to explore some easy, delicious recipes that celebrate the delicious flavors of autumn? In this collection, I’m sharing 10 of the very best fall pasta salad recipes that I know you’ll love! With beautiful harvest produce like squash, sprouts, pumpkin, apple, sweet potato, and beets, these dishes are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner for the family, and they’re also easily scaled up so they’re fantastic for a crowd or hosting fall themed parties like Friendsgiving and potlucks. Let’s jump straight in… 

1. Harvest Pasta Salad

Harvest Pasta Salad is a delightful mix of roasted fall vegetables, tender pasta, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is packed with flavors and textures that celebrate the season.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
• 1 cup roasted butternut squash, cubed
• 1/2 cup roasted Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and walnuts.
2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss well.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

2. Autumn Apple Pasta Salad

Autumn Apple Pasta Salad features crisp apples, crunchy celery, and tender pasta, all tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing. It’s a refreshing and light fall dish.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as macaroni or rotini)
• 2 apples, diced
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced apples, celery, dried cranberries, and pecans.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

3. Fall Pumpkin Pasta Salad

Fall Pumpkin Pasta Salad combines tender pasta with roasted pumpkin, arugula, and a maple mustard dressing. It’s a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for autumn.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as farfalle or fusilli)
• 1 cup roasted pumpkin, cubed
• 2 cups arugula
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup maple mustard dressing

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted pumpkin, arugula, toasted pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese.
2. Drizzle with maple mustard dressing and toss well.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

4. Autumn Spinach and Apple Pasta Salad

Autumn Spinach and Apple Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of fresh spinach, crisp apples, and tender pasta, tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or bowtie)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinaigrette

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, spinach, apple slices, blue cheese, and walnuts.
2. Drizzle with apple cider vinaigrette and toss well.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

5. Fall Harvest Pasta Salad with Cranberries

This Fall Harvest Pasta Salad with Cranberries features roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, and a honey Dijon dressing. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
• 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup honey Dijon dressing

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese.
2. Drizzle with honey Dijon dressing and toss well.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

6. Autumn Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

Autumn Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Pasta Salad combines earthy roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and tender pasta, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as farfalle or penne)
• 1 cup roasted beets, cubed
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup arugula
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts, and arugula.
2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss well.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

7. Fall Kale and Butternut Squash Pasta Salad

Fall Kale and Butternut Squash Pasta Salad features tender pasta, roasted butternut squash, and hearty kale, all tossed in a lemon garlic dressing.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
• 1 cup roasted butternut squash, cubed
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 cup lemon garlic dressing

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted butternut squash, kale, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
2. Drizzle with lemon garlic dressing and toss well.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

8. Autumn Chicken and Pecan Pasta Salad

Autumn Chicken and Pecan Pasta Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish, combining tender chicken, toasted pecans, and a creamy maple mustard dressing.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or bowtie)
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/4 cup toasted pecans
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup maple mustard dressing

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and feta cheese.
2. Drizzle with maple mustard dressing and toss well.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

9. Fall Pomegranate and Spinach Pasta Salad

Fall Pomegranate and Spinach Pasta Salad features juicy pomegranate seeds, fresh spinach, and tender pasta, all tossed in a citrus vinaigrette.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup citrus vinaigrette

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, spinach, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and walnuts.
2. Drizzle with citrus vinaigrette and toss well.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

10. Autumn Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

Autumn Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pasta Salad combines sweet caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and tender pasta, all tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta (such as penne or rotini)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced and caramelized
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup arugula
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, caramelized onions, goat cheese, walnuts, and arugula.
2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss well.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

These 10 fall pasta salad recipes offer a variety of flavors and ingredients that celebrate the best of autumn. From sweet and tangy to hearty and savory, there’s a pasta salad here for every taste and occasion. Enjoy experimenting with these delicious recipes and savor the comforting flavors of fall!