Spring Pasta Strawberries Feta Arugula (Printable)

Vibrant pasta tossed with strawberries, feta, arugula and fresh herbs. Enjoy a bright seasonal Mediterranean-inspired dish.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 9 oz short pasta such as fusilli or farfalle
02 - Salt for boiling water

→ Vegetables & Greens

03 - 3.5 oz fresh arugula
04 - 9 oz strawberries, hulled and quartered
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

07 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
10 - 1 tsp honey
11 - Juice of half a small lemon
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
14 - 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente as per package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water to cool.
02 - In a large salad bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Add cooled pasta to the salad bowl and toss thoroughly to coat with the dressing.
04 - Fold in arugula, strawberries, diced cucumber, and sliced spring onions. Gently mix to combine ingredients evenly.
05 - Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped basil to the bowl. Toss lightly to distribute flavors.
06 - Sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the salad if using. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This salad feels like a secret weapon during potlucks—no one expects strawberries to shine this way.
  • The peppery arugula teams up with feta and basil for unexpected excitement in every bite.
02 -
  • If you forget to rinse the pasta, it keeps cooking and turns mushy—learned that the hard way.
  • Adding strawberries just before serving keeps them vibrant and prevents sogginess.
03 -
  • Use the freshest arugula you can find—wilting ruins the crunch and flavor.
  • A gentle hand when tossing ensures you don't crush the strawberries or arugula.
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