Refreshing pasta salad combining tender farfalle, fresh spinach, strawberries, and homemade poppy seed dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 8 oz bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
→ Salad
02 - 3.5 oz baby spinach, washed and dried
03 - 7 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
04 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
05 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Poppy Seed Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bow-tie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain in a colander, rinse under cold water, and allow to cool completely.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
03 - Transfer cooled pasta to a large salad bowl. Add baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and toasted almonds.
04 - Drizzle poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even coating of all ingredients.
05 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately while flavors are bright and fresh.
