Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze

• Vegan

• Produce

  • 2 Avocados
  • 1 tbsp Mint, fresh
  • 4 cups Salad greens, packed
  • 1 lb Strawberries, fresh

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Bow tie pasta, dry

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Poppy seeds
  • 1 Salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp Star modena creamy balsamic glaze

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 tbsp Star extra virgin olive oil

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry bow tie pasta
• 4 to 6 cups packed torn salad greens
• 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 to 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 to 4 tablespoons STAR Modena Creamy Balsamic Glaze

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to cool it off and to stop the pasta from cooking.
• Add cold pasta to a salad bowl; toss the pasta with salad greens, strawberries, avocado and fresh mint.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add poppy seeds, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze; toss it all together until thoroughly combined.
• If the salad seems dry, you can toss it with a bit more extra virgin olive oil and/or balsamic glaze.
• Serve.

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