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Balsamic Strawberry Pasta Salad

Balsamic Strawberry Pasta Salad for a Refreshing Summer Meal

Balsamic Strawberry Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that combines sweet strawberries, gluten-free fusilli, and tangy balsamic dressing, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Gluten-Free Fusilli Regular pasta can be substituted if desired.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Ripe Strawberries Choose plump, juicy strawberries.
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Sunflower seeds can be used for nut-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Substitute with plant-based cheese for vegan option.
  • 2 cups Salad Greens Fresh arugula or spinach enhances color.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Use extra virgin for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Balancing sweetness of strawberries.
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Use honey for non-vegan option.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • small mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add gluten-free fusilli and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until al dente.
  2. Immediately rinse the cooked pasta under cold running water to halt the cooking process and cool it down. Allow it to drain thoroughly.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well-combined.
  4. Slice ripe strawberries and place them in a medium bowl. Pour half of the balsamic dressing over the strawberries and toss gently.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled fusilli, marinated strawberries, salad greens, walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
  6. Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature in clear glass bowls or atop large lettuce leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes enhances flavors, and adjust the dressing balance as per taste.

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