Description
Strawberry Spinach Poppyseed Pasta is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines sweet strawberries, tender spinach, and creamy poppyseed dressing, all tossed with fusilli pasta. Perfect for picnics, family dinners, or meal prep, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience. With its stunning presentation and delightful flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup poppyseed dressing
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, wash and slice the strawberries and pat dry the baby spinach.
- In a large bowl, combine the warm pasta with poppyseed dressing to allow it to absorb flavors.
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries and toasted pecans without squishing them.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. To keep the dish fresh if preparing ahead of time, store dressing separately until ready to serve. For a vegan version, substitute honey in the dressing with maple syrup.