Strawberry Feta Fusilli Salad

Name: Strawberry Feta Fusilli Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) fusilli pasta; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons hot water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound fresh strawberries, chopped; 3 cups chopped cucumbers; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 12 servings

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Strawberry season is bountiful in Ohio, and new dishes are always welcome. I brought this strawberry feta fusilli salad to a summer potluck where it was the first side dish to disappear. People couldn’t wait for me to share the recipe! —Kristyne McDougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) fusilli pasta
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh strawberries, chopped
3 cups chopped cucumbers
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
Place honey, hot water, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. In a large bowl, combine pasta, strawberries, cucumbers, mint and basil. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 240 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

Strawberry season is bountiful in Ohio, and new dishes are always welcome. I brought this strawberry feta fusilli salad to a summer potluck, where it was the first side dish to disappear. People couldn’t wait for me to share the recipe! —Kristyne McDougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio

Recipe Creator

Community Cook