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Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

Sweet and tangy strawberry spinach pasta salad with orange poppyseed dressing is the perfect potluck side dish for every backyard bbq, party, and get together.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne noodles cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries or dried blueberries
  • ½ cup salted cashews or other nut like pecans or walnuts
Orange Poppyseed Dressing
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ⅓ cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • optional: Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake well. Set aside.
  2. Combine penne, spinach, strawberries, pineapple, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl and toss with the prepared dressing.
  3. Serve immediately or cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Make ahead: prepare this salad ahead of time by preparing as written, but do not toss with the dressing. Store salad and dressing in airtight containers in fridge up to 24 hours before serving. Toss with dressing immediately before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 215mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 594IU (12%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Potassium 215mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 594IU 12%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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