Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad: A Sweet Summer Delight

Enjoy a refreshing Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad that blends sweet strawberries, tangy oranges, and creamy feta, perfect for summer picnics.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings: 6 portions

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Bow Tie Pasta can substitute with rotini or mini shells

For the Salad

2 cups Strawberries ripe and hulled
4 cups Baby Spinach can substitute with arugula
1 cup Red Grapes halved
1/2 cup Red Onion diced
1 cup Mandarin Oranges fresh preferred
1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled

For the Nuts & Dressing

1/2 cup Poppy Seed Dressing store-bought or homemade
1/2 cup Pecans chopped
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Large pot
Colander
mixing bowl
spatula
Airtight container

Method

Preparation Steps

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with strawberries, grapes, spinach, red onion, and mandarin oranges. Fold gently to mix.
Crumble feta cheese and add pecans to the salad. Fold gently to combine without crushing ingredients.
Drizzle with poppy seed dressing and season with salt and pepper. Toss together to coat the ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy this salad chilled, perfect for summer gatherings. Add nuts just before serving for extra crunch.

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