Strawberry Balsamic Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe
This Strawberry Balsamic Spinach Pasta Salad is what summer salad dreams are made of. It is simple, delicious, full of flavor and so easy to make.
Serving8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup candied pecans
Dressing
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
Equipment
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Rinse in cold water until cool, drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, baby spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese and candied pecans.
- In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Store covered in refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 286 kcal · Carbohydrates: 36 g · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 13 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Cholesterol: 13 mg · Sodium: 203 mg · Potassium: 255 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 12 g · Vitamin A: 1473 IU · Vitamin C: 36 mg · Calcium: 108 mg · Iron: 1 mg