5 from 15 votes
Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad
This pasta salad mixes penne with fresh baby spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and sliced almonds, tossed in a lemon and olive oil dressing. The combination offers a refreshing balance of sweet strawberries and tangy feta, with crisp greens and crunchy nuts providing texture contrast. A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a finishing touch of sweetness and acidity.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
393 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
% 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.