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Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad

Delicious Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

This Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad bursts with flavor and colors, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Bow Tie Pasta can substitute with rotini, mini shells, or penne
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach arugula can be substituted
  • 1 cup Red Grapes sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 can Mandarin Oranges drained
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
Dressing & Nuts
  • 1/2 cup Poppy Seed Dressing Bitten Lemon Poppy Seed recommended
  • 1/2 cup Pecans chopped, can substitute with walnuts or almonds

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Prepare the salad ingredients: Hull and slice strawberries, and slice grapes in half. In a large mixing bowl, combine fruits with spinach, mandarin oranges, and onion.
  3. Incorporate cheese and nuts: Crumble feta over salad and add pecans, then gently toss.
  4. Dress the salad: Drizzle dressing, season with salt and pepper, and gently mix.
  5. Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor. Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste.

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