Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

Name: Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 lb. fusilli or rotini pasta; 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 c. sliced almonds; 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp. maple syrup; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb. fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced; 1 small shallot, peeled, thinly sliced; 2 c. baby spinach; 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, torn if large; 1/2 c. fresh mint leaves, torn if large; 6 oz. goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 c.); Store-bought or homemade balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Instructions

Prep:20min

We started with spiral pasta and added creamy goat cheese, sliced strawberries, toasted almonds, shallots, fresh mint, and basil to make this summer side.

Updated at: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:16:20 GMT