Strawberry Feta Pasta Salad (Printable Version)

Sweet and savory cold pasta with fresh strawberries, tangy feta, and creamy dressing.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool completely.
02 - In a large bowl, combine hulled and quartered strawberries, crumbled feta, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, chopped mint, and parsley.
03 - Whisk Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Add cooled pasta to salad base, pour dressing over, and toss gently to evenly coat all components.
05 - Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under half an hour and tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a bit.
  • The sweet strawberries and salty feta create a contrast that feels fancy but requires zero skill.
  • Its endlessly adaptable you can swap herbs, add nuts, or use whatever cheese you have on hand.
02 -
  • Never add the dressing while the pasta is still warm or youll end up with a gluey mess instead of a fresh salad.
  • If you make this more than a few hours ahead, hold back half the dressing and toss it in just before serving so it stays vibrant.
03 -
  • Rinse your pasta under cold water immediately after draining to keep it from sticking together and to cool it down fast.
  • If your strawberries arent perfectly ripe, let them sit at room temperature for a day or macerate them with a pinch of sugar before adding.
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