Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad Food

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 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.

EMILY'S STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
• Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

STRAWBERRY AVOCADO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Salad: In large bowl, toss salad ingredients.
• Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and sugar. Gradually whisk in oil. Stir in shallots. Add salt and pepper.
• Add enough dressing to salad to coat lightly.

BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients together to prepare the dressing mix, set aside.
• Cook the pasta of your choice.
• While pasta is cooking, chop broccoli and blanch for 2 minutes.
• Combine cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, chopped red pepper and sliced green onion.
• Pour dressing mix on top of pasta mixture; toss to coat.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• **Note: Preparation can be accomplished while pasta is cooking, making this a very quick dish**.

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.