Description
Creamy Strawberry Feta Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines sweet strawberries with tangy feta cheese and al dente pasta. Perfect for summer gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner, this salad delights the palate while offering a beautiful presentation. With minimal prep time and effortless assembly, it’s an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a treat after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (preferably aged)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Gently fold sliced strawberries into the cooled pasta.
- Add crumbled feta and chopped basil to the pasta mixture.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg