Balsamic Strawberry Pasta Salad
This Balsamic Strawberry Pasta Salad is a whole meal in itself, with tender chicken and pasta, sweet strawberries, and a tangy Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 1 pint strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 cups spinach leaves roughly chopped
- 8 ounces small pasta cooked to package instructions
- 1 cup diced chicken
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts
- 4 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
- Salt & Pepper
- Balsamic glaze bottled, optional
- Fresh basil for garnish; optional
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ pint strawberries hulled and sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or more to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Dressing:
- To make the dressing, pulse the strawberries, balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth. Taste and add honey, salt and pepper as desired. Refrigerated in a tightly sealed container until ready to use.
Salad:
- Toss strawberries, spinach, pasta, Feta cheese, chicken and walnuts together in a large bowl.
- Pour on Strawberry Vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Garnish salad with fresh basil and drizzle with Balsamic glaze.
Notes
This will keep for a few days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg
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