Description
A delightful summer pasta salad featuring juicy strawberries, creamy feta cheese, and mixed greens, all enhanced by a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or your favorite)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, etc.)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and mixed greens. Gently toss.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the salad: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to two days. Add greens just before serving to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta salad, strawberry salad, summer recipe, easy salad, vegan option