Description
A delightful and refreshing pasta salad featuring sweet strawberries, savory chicken, crunchy walnuts, and tangy Feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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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
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 4 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
- Salt & Pepper
- Balsamic glaze, bottled, optional
- Fresh basil for garnish, optional
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/2 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. Refrigerate 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 salad will keep for a few days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
