Butternut Squash Gnocchi Pasta Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Butternut Squash Gnocchi Pasta Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Easy

This homemade Orange Vinaigrette is tangy and slightly sweet. It pairs beautifully with the roasted veggies and butternut squash gnocchi.

Prep

10m

Cook

25m

Category: Gnocchi and Cavatelli

Ingredients

For 4 Serving(s)

What you will need:

2 lbs Talluto's Butternut Squash Gnocchi
1 small zucchini, diced
1 small butternut squash, diced
1/2 cup toasted pecans, if desired
2 tsp olive oil
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch black pepper

For the dressing:

1 cup mild tasting Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
4 Tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch ground ginger

Butternut Squash Gnocchi Pasta Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 
  3. Toss the diced vegetables with a little olive oil and place onto the cookie sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast the vegetable in the oven for about 15 minutes or until tender and slightly browned in color.
  5. Season the roasted vegetables with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  6. Allow the vegetable to cool.
  7. In the meantime, cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water for approximately 4-6 minutes.
  8. When the pasta is cooked, drain well and cool immediately under cold running water. 
  9. Drain the cooled gnocchi from the water and place on a clean tea towel. Pat the gnocchi with the tea towel to remove excess water and let them sit for a few minutes to dry.
  10. Prepare the vinaigrette by placing all of the ingredients in a blender or a mason jar. 
  11. Shake vigorously or blend all of the ingredients.
  12. Add the cooled roasted vegetable to the gnocchi in a large mixing bowl. 
  13. Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and mix well to incorporate all of the ingredients.
  14. Plate the salad and top with toasted pecans, if desired.
  15. Enjoy!

Notes

This salad can be prepared in advance. Simply mix all ingredients and chill until serving.

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