Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad
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Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad
Description
Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad brings together cooked penne pasta with fresh baby spinach and juicy sliced strawberries. The pasta is cooked just short of al dente, allowing it to maintain a good bite while absorbing the dressing flavors. A simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and coarse black pepper coats the ingredients, enhancing their natural flavors.
The addition of crumbled feta cheese introduces a creamy, salty element that balances the sweetness of the strawberries. Sliced almonds add crunch and nuttiness. Drizzling balsamic glaze on top provides a glossy, sweet tang that rounds out the salad's flavor profile.
This salad works well as a light lunch, side dish, or picnic offering. The fresh ingredients and contrasting textures make it refreshing and colorful. It is best served chilled or at room temperature soon after tossing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 3 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 4 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Cook pasta one minute shy of the package directions.
- Whisk together the salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl then add in the pasta and combine.
- Add spinach, strawberries, feta and almonds and toss gently until combined.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1490IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 37.5mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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