Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

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Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

Fresh bright veggies, fruit, and tender pasta are tossed in a sweet tangy vinaigrette in this beautiful flavor-packed Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad recipe.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry balsamic pasta salad

Servings: people

Ingredients

1 pound dry rotini pasta
1/2 cup olive oil , divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 & 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound fresh strawberries , hulled, sliced
1 small shallot , thinly sliced
4 ounces baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves , torn
1 & 1/2 cups thinly sliced button mushrooms
1 small ripe avocado , cubed small
1/2 cup sliced almonds , toasted
1 scallion , diced
6 ounces crumbled goat cheese
Balsamic glaze (store bought or homemade - see note)

Instructions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook 1 pound rotini pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In the meantime, add 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic, 2 & 1/2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Season with some salt and pepper to taste.
Add to the bowl with the dressing the cooked and drained pasta, 1 pound sliced strawberries, a thinly sliced shallot, 4 ounces baby spinach, and 1/2 cup torn basil leaves. Toss to coat and season with a bit of salt and pepper again, if needed.
Add in 1 & 1/2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms, 1 cubed ripe avocado, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1 diced scallion, and 6 ounces crumbled goat cheese. Gently toss to combine.
Drizzle lightly with some balsamic glaze. Enjoy!

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Notes

To make balsamic glaze, simply add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar to a small pot. Over medium-high heat, simmer and reduce until a syrup forms (about 2-3 minutes) – watch it carefully or it will harden or burn. Allow to cool.

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