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Berry Spinach Pasta Salad
Lisa

Berry Spinach Pasta Salad

Customize with seasonal fruits and enjoy this Berry Spinach Pasta Salad as a light lunch or as a side to that summer family barbecue.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill in the refrigerator before serving. 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. package Pasta I used a gluten free penne. Use your favorite pasta.
  • 1 Cup Strawberries I used fresh strawberries. But if not available I have used the freeze dried strawberries in this recipe.
  • 1/2 Cup Blueberries I used fresh blueberries.
  • 1/2 Cup Raspberries I used fresh raspberries.
  • 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 Cup Salted Cashews
  • 2 to 3 handfuls Fresh Spinach
Dressing
  • 1/3 Cup Oil I used olive oil. Use your favorite oil.
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp Real Maple Syrup Can be substituted with honey.
  • 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1/4 Cup Plant Based Milk I used a unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
  • 1/3 Cup Orange Juice
  • 2 tsp Poppy Seeds
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta of your choice to the package directions.
  2. Once the pasta is done, rinse with cold water to cool the pasta, set aside to drain.
  3. After the water has drained completely, pour the pasta into a large serving bowl.
  4. Clean and slice the fruit and/or berries into bite sized pieces.
  5. Next, mix in the fruit and any dried fruit or berries to the pasta, set aside.
  6. NOTE: Do not add the nuts or fresh spinach until ready to serve.
Making the dressing
  1. In a large measuring cup, add and blend together the oil, vinegar, orange juice, maple syrup, plant based milk, poppy seeds, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta, stir to cover the pasta, place into the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Serving the Berry Spinach Pasta Salad
  1. Remove the salad from the refrigerator and stir.
  2. Clean and add the fresh spinach and the nut of your choice.
  3. Stir together and serve.