Description
Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines sweet strawberries with earthy spinach and hearty pasta, making it perfect for summer picnics and casual dinners alike. With its stunning visual appeal and mouthwatering flavors, this salad will impress your guests while being easy to prepare. Effortlessly adaptable for different dietary needs, this delightful recipe is sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 ½ cups ripe strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta and fresh spinach. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture.
- Add sliced strawberries and crumbled feta cheese; gently fold them in.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top for added crunch.
- Serve immediately for the best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg