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Creamy strawberry feta pasta salad in a bowl garnished with fresh strawberries.

Creamy Strawberry Feta Pasta Salad

A delightful blend of sweet strawberries, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy almonds, this pasta salad is perfect for warm-weather gatherings and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt Use full-fat for richer dressing or low-fat for lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey Can substitute with maple syrup or agave.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard Or use 1 teaspoon dijon mustard.
  • 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
For the Salad
  • 1 pound dry pasta (elbow, bow tie, rotini, etc)
  • 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1.5 pounds strawberries, sliced Choose firm, ripe berries.
  • 2 units avocados, diced Toss with lemon juice to slow browning.
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Use a tangy, well-drained feta.
  • 3/4 cup slivered or sliced almonds Toast for deeper flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool for 5 minutes.
  2. While the pasta cooks, whisk together all poppy seed dressing ingredients until emulsified.
  3. Stir remaining salad ingredients into the cooled pasta.
  4. Toss the pasta salad with the dressing and adjust feta and almonds according to taste.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for up to a week. It tastes best on days 2 or 3.

Notes

This salad is great for potlucks and can be made ahead of time. Additional veggies or proteins can be added to make it a heartier meal.