This Strawberry Pasta Salad with Feta is a flavorful dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings when you want something fresh and tasty to share. Twirly pasta are mingling with juicy strawberries, creamy feta, and a mix of fresh herbs. Toss in some crispy red onion and walnuts for texture, then elevate it with cherry tomatoes and cucumber for an extra burst of freshness.
Tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, this salad it’s a harmonious blend of sweet and savory.
Baby spinach and arugula leaves along with cherry tomatoes and crisp cucumber, lend a fresh, crisp crunch that balances the dish perfectly.
Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed as a light main course, this Strawberry Pasta Salad with Feta is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This salad can be your go-to for picnics, barbecues, or any outdoor gathering. It’s easy to make, bursting with flavor and looks gorgeous on the table.
How to make strawberry pasta salad
Begin with cooking the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Next, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard to make the dressing. Set aside until ready to use.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, quartered strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, red onion slices, chopped toasted walnuts, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, baby spinach and arugula leaves. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Hope you will try and enjoy this refreshing and nutritious Strawberry Pasta Salad with Feta and greens. Tag me on Instagram if you do as I would love to see how it turned out for you.
Other salads you may like to try
This Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad is bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, a perfect dish for a taste of summer.
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a mouthwatering dish, a great fusion of classic Caesar salad and savory chicken pasta.
Another fresh salad recipe you may also like to try is this flavorful Waldorf Salad made with celery, apples, red grapes and walnuts, made with a mayonnaise and sour cream dressing. It is easy to adapt to suit your tastes and makes a great side dish.
This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is another salad recipe that we love, made with fresh vegetables and topped with crispy bacon and almonds.
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Strawberry Pasta Salad with Feta
Ingredients
- 9 oz (250g) pasta , rotini, fusilli, or penne
- 7 oz (200g) fresh strawberries , cut into quarters
- 3.5 oz (100g) crumbled Feta cheese
- 3.5 oz (100g) cucumber , cut into slices
- 3.5 oz (100g) cherry tomatoes , cut in half
- 1 oz (30g) red onion , cut into slices
- 1/2 cup (50g) toasted walnuts , chopped
- 1 cup (20g) baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup (20g) arugula leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dressing
- 3 tbsp (45g) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30g) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp (20g) honey
- 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and toast stirring constantly.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard to make the dressing. Set aside.
- Add cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl.
- Add red onion, chopped walnuts, cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
- Add quartered strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, baby spinach and arugula leaves.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
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