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Healthy Pasta Salad With Strawberries And Balsamic Vinaigrette
5 from 12 votes

Healthy Pasta Salad With Strawberries And Balsamic Vinaigrette

The natural pairing of strawberries and balsamic vinegar shines in this healthy tofu shirataki pasta salad, accented with basil, zucchini, goat cheese, and fresh greens.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 packages tofu shirataki noodle 8 ounces per package, House Foods brand, spaghetti-shaped noodle substitute
For The Dressing:
  • 4½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon agave nectar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
For The Salad:
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced, about 2 zucchini
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1½ cups strawberries sliced
  • 2 cups spring salad mix
  • 3 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 avocado sliced, large
  • 2 tablespoons basil minced, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Drain and rinse the noodles in a colander. Add them to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible. Let the noodles sit on the counter for 30 minutes to cool and continue drying.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning until smooth and mixed. While whisking, stream in the 3 tablespoons of olive oil until the dressing thickens and becomes creamy.
  4. Add the dry noodles to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  5. Once the noodles have chilled, preheat your grill to medium heat.
  6. Toss the sliced zucchini with the ½ teaspoon of olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until zucchini is tender and grill marks form, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side. Toss the grilled zucchini into the bowl of noodles.
  7. Add the sliced strawberries, spring mix, goat cheese, avocado, and basil into the salad and toss until evenly mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 68mg (3%) Potassium 317mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 429IU (9%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Potassium 317mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 429IU 9%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.