Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad is prepared with fresh strawberries, diced creamy avocados, and tender bow-tie pasta, all coated in a luscious balsamic glaze.
Servings : 8servings
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
1pounddry bow tie pasta,cooked according to the directions on the package
4 to 6 cupspackedtorn salad greens
1poundfresh strawberries,hulled and halved
2avocados,diced
1tablespoonchopped fresh mint
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
1 to 2teaspoonspoppy seeds
¼cupBalsamic Glaze
2tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
Drain the pasta and immediately rinse it with cold water to cool it off and stop the pasta from cooking.
Add the cold pasta to a salad bowl; toss the pasta with salad greens, strawberries, avocado, and fresh mint. Season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the poppy seeds with the balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil; whisk until well incorporated.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss it all together until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust accordingly.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.