Description
A vibrant Strawberry Pasta Salad bursting with fresh flavors of strawberries, avocado, and crunchy almonds, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, fresh spinach, crumbled goat cheese, and sliced almonds.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve and enjoy: Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Make the salad fresh for the best taste. You can prepare the pasta and dressing ahead but assemble right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg