Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze Recipe
Strawberries, avocados and bow tie pasta all tossed with an irresistibly creamy balsamic glaze!
Servings : 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry bow tie pasta, cooked according to the directions on the package
- 4 to 6 cups packed torn salad greens
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 to 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 to 4 tablespoons STAR Modena Creamy Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to cool it off and to stop the pasta from cooking.
- Add cold pasta to a salad bowl; toss the pasta with salad greens, strawberries, avocado and fresh mint.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add poppy seeds, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze; toss it all together until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust accordingly.
- If the salad seems dry, you can toss it with a bit more extra virgin olive oil and/or balsamic glaze.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 327 kcal | Carbohydrates: 51 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 8 mg | Potassium: 464 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 112 IU | Vitamin C: 39 mg | Calcium: 34 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 45 g
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.