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Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad

Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad: Quick, Fresh, and Delightful!

This Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad is a quick, fresh, and delightful recipe perfect for warm days, being vegan and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Pasta Any shape, consider gluten-free for an alternative.
  • 5 cups Baby Spinach Can use mixed greens if preferred.
  • 1 pound Strawberries Hulled and sliced.
  • 3 Avocados Peeled, destoned, and diced.
  • 4 Green Onions Sliced.
  • 1 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Feel free to use another type.
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds Optional.
  • Fresh Mint Leaves Optional for garnish.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, then add 1 pound of pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 5 cups baby spinach, 1 pound strawberries, 3 diced avocados, and 4 sliced green onions. Add 1 tablespoon poppy seeds if desired.
  3. Add cooled pasta to the mixture and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, folding gently to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more balsamic vinaigrette as needed.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is not only delicious but also fits vegan and gluten-free diets, appealing to everyone at your table.

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