Strawberry Feta Pasta Salad (Print Version)

Cold pasta tossed with fresh strawberries, feta, cucumber, herbs, and a creamy yogurt dressing.

# What You’ll 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 Make It:

01 - Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix strawberries, crumbled feta, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, fresh mint, and parsley.
03 - Whisk Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Add cooled pasta to the salad mixture, then pour dressing over all. Toss gently until evenly coated.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve cold.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you planned it all week.
  • The sweet-savory combo keeps surprising you with every bite, making it feel fancy without any fuss.
  • It's a conversation starter—people always ask what's in it the moment they taste it.
02 -
  • Cool your pasta completely before mixing, or the dressing will turn watery and thin—I learned this the hard way at a dinner party.
  • Don't dress it more than a few hours ahead, or the strawberries will weep and the whole thing gets soggy; last-minute assembly is your friend here.
03 -
  • Toast some walnuts or pecans and scatter them on top just before serving for a textural surprise that makes it feel elevated.
  • If feta feels too sharp for your taste, use goat cheese instead—it's milder and adds a subtle tang that's less aggressive.
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