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Easy Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta

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This is a simple recipe for a cold pasta salad combining fresh strawberries, spinach, feta cheese, and a light poppy seed dressing. It is quick to assemble and great for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or penne)
  • 5 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. While the pasta cools, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced red onion.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • You can prepare the dressing up to three days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
  • If making ahead, wait to add the feta cheese until just before serving to keep it from becoming too soft.
  • Use a short pasta shape that holds dressing well, like rotini or farfalle.

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