Description
Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly combines sweet strawberries, tender spinach, and hearty whole wheat pasta. Tossed in a light balsamic dressing and topped with crumbled feta and toasted walnuts, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a healthy lunch, this recipe impresses with its simplicity and adaptability.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta (fusilli or your choice)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta by boiling salted water in a large pot. Cook whole wheat pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach and sliced strawberries.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl of spinach and strawberries. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently until coated.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts before serving. Chill for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg