Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

• 1 pint strawberries hulled and sliced

• 2 cups spinach leaves roughly chopped

• 8 ounces cooked pasta

• 1 cup diced chicken

• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts

• 6 ounces crumbled Feta cheese

• Salt & Pepper

• TAO Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar

• Fresh basil for garnish, optional

Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

• ½ pint strawberries hulled and sliced in half

• 2 tablespoons TAO Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar

• 1/2 cup TAO Basil Pressato Olive Oil

• 1 tablespoon honey or more to taste

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Dressing

1. To make the dressing, pulse the strawberries, Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar, and Basil Olive Oil in a blender or food processor until smooth. Taste and add honey, salt, and pepper as desired. 

2. Refrigerate in a tightly sealed container until ready to use.

Salad

1. Toss strawberries, spinach, pasta, Feta cheese, chicken, and walnuts in a large bowl.

2. Pour on Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette and toss to coat.

3. Garnish the salad with fresh basil and drizzle with Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar.