Sweet strawberries, fresh arugula, and creamy feta tossed with pasta for a bright, vibrant Mediterranean dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - Juice of 1/2 small lemon
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt the cooking.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully emulsified.
03 - Add cooled pasta to the bowl with dressing and toss thoroughly to coat.
04 - Fold in arugula, strawberries, diced cucumber, and sliced spring onions. Gently toss to distribute evenly.
05 - Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped basil. Toss lightly to combine without breaking up ingredients.
06 - Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for enhanced flavors.
