Name: Colorful Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 8 oz rotini or bow-tie pasta; 3 cups fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried; 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional); 1/4 cup sliced almonds or toasted walnuts; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; salt and pepper to taste

Description

A vibrant blend of sweet strawberries, tender spinach, and al dente pasta tossed in a honey-balsamic dressing for a refreshing summer meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz rotini or bow-tie pasta

3 cups fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried

1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)

1/4 cup sliced almonds or toasted walnuts

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, 8–10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.

2. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.

3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, spinach, strawberries, and red onion.

4. Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

5. Sprinkle feta cheese and nuts over the salad and add remaining dressing before serving.

6. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes if serving cold.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: salad
Method: boiling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 400
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 14
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 56
Fiber: 5
Protein: 12
Cholesterol: 15

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