Strawberry Pasta Salad with Feta
This Strawberry Pasta Salad with Feta is a flavorful dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings when you want something fresh and tasty to share. Twirly pasta are mingling with juicy strawberries, creamy feta, and a mix of fresh herbs. Toss in some crispy red onion and walnuts for texture, then elevate it with cherry tomatoes and cucumber for an extra burst of freshness.
Ingredients
- 9 oz (250g) pasta , rotini, fusilli, or penne
- 7 oz (200g) fresh strawberries , cut into quarters
- 3.5 oz (100g) crumbled Feta cheese
- 3.5 oz (100g) cucumber , cut into slices
- 3.5 oz (100g) cherry tomatoes , cut in half
- 1 oz (30g) red onion , cut into slices
- 1/2 cup (50g) toasted walnuts , chopped
- 1 cup (20g) baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup (20g) arugula leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dressing
- 3 tbsp (45g) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30g) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp (20g) honey
- 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and toast stirring constantly.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard to make the dressing. Set aside.
- Add cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl.
- Add red onion, chopped walnuts, cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
- Add quartered strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, baby spinach and arugula leaves.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 15.2gFat: 25.3gSaturated Fat: 6.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 5.3gSugar: 11.9gCalcium: 218mgIron: 2mg