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Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad
Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad is made with fresh sweet strawberries, nuts, and greens, seasoned with maple syrup and balsamic dressing for a deliciously healthy salad.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 537 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sea salt for pasta water
- 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 and pepper each
- 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 crumbled
Garnish:
- strawberries
- basil
- pine nuts
Instructions
- Add enough water to a large pot to boil the pasta, add 1 tablespoon of sea salt, and bring the water to a boil.
- 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.
- In a medium mixing bowl add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple, balsamic reduction, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Add the strawberries and toss them in the balsamic mixture. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
- When the pasta is done cooking, drain using a colander and rinse it under cold water to cool it down. Drain well.
- Add the cooled pasta to a large bowl and add the strawberry mixture and all its juices to the bowl.
- 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.
- Before serving garnish with more fresh strawberries, remaining feta cheese, pine nuts, and fresh basil leaves.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
537kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
1467mg
(61%)
Potassium
399mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1209IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.