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Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad
5 from 27 votes

Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

This pasta salad combines bow tie pasta with greens, strawberries, nuts, and feta cheese tossed in a balsamic and maple syrup dressing. The sweet-tart dressing enhances the fresh flavors and provides balance to the crunchy and creamy components.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 537 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water, sea salt
  • 1 pound bow tie pasta
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic reduction
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 cups strawberries stems removed and sliced
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Garnish:
  • strawberries
  • basil
  • pine nuts

Instructions

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  1. Add enough water to a large pot to boil the pasta, add 1 tablespoon of sea salt, and bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta, give it a stir, and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes, but read the package instructions. Make sure to stir it often while it cooks.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple, balsamic reduction, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
  4. Add the strawberries and toss them in the balsamic mixture. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
  5. When the pasta is done cooking, drain using a colander and rinse it under cold water to cool it down. Drain well.
  6. Add the cooled pasta to a large bowl and add the strawberry mixture and all its juices to the bowl.
  7. Next, add the salad greens, walnuts, pine nuts, and half of the feta cheese, toss to combine, and coat everything in the sauce. Taste and adjust for salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar as needed.
  8. Before serving garnish with more fresh strawberries, remaining feta cheese, pine nuts, and fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Information

Calories 537kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 1467mg (61%) Potassium 399mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1209IU (24%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 180mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 537

% Daily Value*

Calories 537kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 1467mg 61%
Potassium 399mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1209IU 24%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 180mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

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