Strawberry Pasta Salad Recipes

STRAWBERRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients to make the pasta salad.
• In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the balsamic vinaigrette. Whisk well.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
• Adjust seasonings to taste and serve.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add spinach, strawberries, feta and almonds and toss until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with balsamic glaze (or balsamic) and serve.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook farfalle according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Make balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
• To bowl, add feta, strawberries and spinach. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with almonds.

STRAWBERRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, oil, lemon juice, salt and cayenne until blended; stir in green onion, ginger and jalapeno. Add pasta and toss to coat., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Stir in strawberries and sprinkle with almonds just before serving. If desired, sprinkle with coconut and mint.

STRAWBERRY-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place strawberries, sugar, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper; grill, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°. 6-8 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into slices. Divide salad mix among four plates; top with pasta, onion, chicken and strawberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with pecans.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, strawberries, grapes, red onion, spinach, mandarin oranges, pecans, and feta with the lemon poppy seed dressing. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Toss salad to combine, and cover. Place bowl in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.
• Enjoy salad chilled!

STRAWBERRY-ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot according to the package directions, adding the asparagus the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking or until crisp-tender. Drain pasta and asparagus; rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer to a very large bowl. Add Strawberry-Yogurt Dressing (see below) and toss to combine.
• Gently fold in the strawberries and spinach. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with goat cheese.
• Strawberry-Yogurt Dressing: Stir together VOSKOS® Nonfat Strawberry Greek Yogurt, balsamic vinegar, and red onion in a bowl. Serve immediately or chill up to 24 hours.

STRAWBERRY-ORANGE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Cool.
• Mix dressing and mayo until blended. Add pasta and onions; toss to coat. Gently stir in fruit.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY STRAWBERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook seashell pasta according to package directions and let stand in sink to cool and allow excess water to drain. Place cooled, drained pasta in a large salad bowl.
• Add the shrimp, crab, onion, celery, cheese, walnuts, tarragon and salt and pepper to the pasta. With a large spoon, gently mix the salad ingredients until well blended.
• With a potato masher. mash about 8 medium-size strawberries until you have 2/3 cup of mashed strawberries. (You can also puree them in a food processor if you want a thinner dressing.) Add yogurt and mix well. Then add 1-2 teaspoons or more (if desired) of sugar to reach desired sweetness. Stir well.
• Add the creamy strawberry dressing to the salad mixture, and blend thoroughly with a large spoon. Chill until ready to serve.
• For added color, garnish the top of the salad with any remaining strawberry halves.

STRAWBERRY POPPYSEED PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and set aside until cool.
• Mix poppyseed dressing and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl. Add in cooled pasta and onions and mix gently until evenly coated.
• Fold in oranges and sliced strawberries.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.