Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
Sweet and tangy strawberry spinach pasta salad with orange poppyseed dressing is the perfect potluck side dish for every backyard bbq, party, and get together.
Servings:10 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, or dried blueberries
- ½ cup salted cashews, or other nut like pecans or walnuts
Orange Poppyseed Dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- optional: pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake well. Set aside.
- Combine penne, spinach, strawberries, pineapple, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl and toss with the prepared dressing.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Make ahead: prepare this salad ahead of time by preparing as written, but do not toss with the dressing. Store salad and dressing in airtight containers in fridge up to 24 hours before serving. Toss with dressing immediately before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 280 kcal, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 70 mg, Potassium: 215 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 13 g, Vitamin A: 594 IU, Vitamin C: 17 mg, Calcium: 37 mg, Iron: 1 mg