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Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad

Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad for a Refreshing Summer Picnic

Enjoy a vibrant Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings, combining fresh strawberries, spinach, and feta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups bowtie pasta or use rotini or penne
For the Salad
  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges canned segments
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup poppy seed dressing Bitten Lemon flavor recommended
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries, grapes, red onion, and spinach, along with mandarin oranges and feta.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the salad ingredients and mix gently to combine.
  4. Drizzle poppy seed dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper, tossing gently.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.
  6. Serve chilled, giving it a final toss and adjusting seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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