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Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad

Refreshing Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

Enjoy this Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of sweet strawberries and salty feta for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Bow Tie Pasta
For the Fresh Elements
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh and ripe
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 cup Red Grapes Halved
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges Canned is fine
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
For the Salty Goodness
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Poppy Seed Dressing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bow tie pasta and cook until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Wash and prepare strawberries, red grapes, and baby spinach. Combine in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add cooled pasta, mandarin oranges, and feta cheese to the bowl. Mix gently to combine.
  4. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve in individual bowls or on a platter. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Chilling enhances the flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.

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