Strawberry Feta Pasta Salad (Print View)

Juicy strawberries, tangy feta, and creamy yogurt combine with pasta for a refreshing, light dish.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 8.8 oz short pasta (farfalle or fusilli)
02 - Salt, for boiling water

→ Salad Base

03 - 10.6 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
04 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

09 - 4.2 oz plain Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
12 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water to halt cooking, and set aside to cool completely.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the quartered strawberries, crumbled feta, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, chopped mint, and chopped parsley.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
04 - Add the cooled pasta to the salad base mixture. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold as a refreshing dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like you fussed over it for hours.
  • The strawberries stay juicy and sweet while the feta gives you that savory punch that makes you keep reaching for another bite.
  • It's the kind of dish that works for a quick lunch alone or impresses when friends show up at your door.
02 -
  • Don't toss this salad immediately after dressing it if you have time—the pasta needs at least 30 minutes to really absorb the flavors, so patience here actually pays off.
  • If you make it the night before, the strawberries will release more juice and the pasta will soften slightly, which some people love and others find too wet—add the berries the day of if you prefer more texture.
03 -
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it on—Greek yogurt brands vary in tanginess, so you might need to adjust the honey or lemon juice slightly to match your strawberries.
  • Keep the feta separate until the last moment if you're serving this at a gathering; crumbled feta in a dressing can get lost and waterlogged, but crumbled fresh onto the salad stays vivid and distinct.
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