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Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad
Fresh bright veggies, fruit, and tender pasta are tossed in a sweet tangy vinaigrette in this beautiful flavor-packed Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad recipe.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook 1 pound rotini pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
dry rotini pasta1 pound
2
In the meantime, add 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic, 2 & 1/2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Season with some salt and pepper to taste.
cup olive oil (, divided)1/2Dijon mustard1 tablespoon
3
Add to the bowl with the dressing the cooked and drained pasta, 1 pound sliced strawberries, a thinly sliced shallot, 4 ounces baby spinach, and 1/2 cup torn basil leaves. Toss to coat and season with a bit of salt and pepper again, if needed.
fresh strawberries (, hulled, sliced)1 poundbaby spinach4 ounces
4
Add in 1 & 1/2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms, 1 cubed ripe avocado, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1 diced scallion, and 6 ounces crumbled goat cheese. Gently toss to combine.
cup sliced almonds (, toasted)1/2crumbled goat cheese6 ounces
5
Drizzle lightly with some balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Balsamic glaze (store bought or homemade - see note)
Nutrition Facts
calories
475 kcal
fat Content
23 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
11 g
sodium Content
117 mg
protein Content
14 g
trans Fat Content
0.001 g
cholesterol Content
10 mg
carbohydrate Content
56 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
16 g
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