LEMON DILL & SWEET POTATO PASTA SALAD

PASTA SALAD … the new age elevated version.

Pasta salad, reimagined. This lemony, herb-laced bowl of goodness elevates your pasta salad to picnic-chic with a twist of garden-fresh vibes. Roasted sweet potatoes bring the caramelized sweetness, fresh dill and sage layer in bold, aromatic depth, and a zingy Dijon-lemon vinaigrette ties it all together with effortless flair. It’s the kind of dish that feels just as at home at a casual backyard hang as it does on a curated brunch spread—vibrant, versatile, and quietly stealing the show.

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LEMON DILL SWEET POTATO PASTA SALAD

Yield: 6

Author: Michelle Williams

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinInactive time: 27 MinTotal time: 1 H & 12 M

This lemony, herb-laced bowl of goodness elevates your pasta salad to picnic-chic with a twist of garden-fresh vibes.

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Ingredients

FOR THE PASTA

• Sweet Potato (1 medium, diced into ½-inch cubes)
• Cavatappi Pasta (12 ounces)
• Fresh Dill (1 cup, finely chopped)
• Fresh Sage (2 tablespoons, finely chopped)
• Lemon (zest and juice of 1 large lemon)
• Olive Oil (½ cup)
• Dijon Mustard (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)
• Goat Cheese (½ cup, optional)

FOR THE DRESSING

• Olive Oil (¼ cup)
• White Wine Vinegar (1 tablespoon)
• Lemon Juice (from 1/2 lemon)
• Dijon Mustard (1 tablespoon)
• Garlic (1 clove, minced or grated)
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

KITCHEN TOOLS

• Baking Sheet
• Large Pot with Lid
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Small Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Chef’s Knife
• Cutting Board

Instructions

TO ROAST YOUR SWEET POTATOES

1. Preheat your oven to 425°. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast until tender and just starting to caramelize—25 minutes.
2. While your sweet potatoes are roasting, move onto the next step of cooking your pasta.

TO COOK YOUR PASTA

1. Cook your Cavatappi according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and keep your pasta on the slightly harder side.

TO MAKE YOUR PASTA SALAD DRESSING

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

TO ASSEMBLE YOUR PASTA SALAD

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh dill, fresh sage, and goat cheese. Pour the dressing over everything and toss gently to coat.
2. Pop it in the fridge for at least thirty minutes to let the flavors mingle. Serve it chilled or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

147

Fat

8 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Carbs

8 g

Fiber

0 g

Net carbs

7 g

Sugar

0 g

Protein

11 g

Sodium

132 mg

Cholesterol

27 mg

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