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Sweet Potato Pasta Salad Recipe
Swaggy Eats

Sweet Potato Pasta Salad

A hearty pasta salad with roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and shells tossed in creamy garlic Caesar dressing. It's perfect for lunch, dinner or meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 8 oz shell pasta
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ cup garlic Caesar dressing
  • salt & black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Roast the sweet potatoes and broccoli: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cubed sweet potatoes and broccoli with 2 tbsp avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly crisp.
  2. Cook the pasta: Boil shell pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine pasta, roasted sweet potatoes, and roasted broccoli. Drizzle with garlic Caesar dressing and 1 tbsp avocado oil. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Season and serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving, 4 servings)

  • Calories: 345
  • Protein: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 5g