Description
Creamy Strawberry Feta Pasta Salad is a refreshing summer dish that combines al dente pasta with sweet strawberries, tangy feta, and a luscious creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics or casual gatherings, this vibrant salad is quick to prepare and promises a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Elevate your next meal with this easy recipe that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil or mint, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in sliced strawberries and crumbled feta into the dressing mixture.
- Combine cooled pasta with the strawberry-feta mixture in a large bowl.
- Add chopped basil or mint and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg