Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or dried blueberries
- ½ cup salted cashews or other nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- â…“ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- â…“ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- Optional: pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, Greek yogurt, mustard, honey, orange juice, poppy seeds, and optional salt and pepper in a jar. Shake well.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked penne noodles, spinach leaves, strawberries, pineapple chunks, dried cranberries, and salted cashews gently.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for one hour for enhanced flavors.
Notes
Experiment with alternative dressings for varied flavors.
Substitute nuts as per preference or dietary needs.
For meal prep, assemble salad ingredients ahead and add dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 10