Refreshing Strawberry and Goat Cheese Fusilli Delight

Ingredients

- 12 ounces fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1. Cook the Fusilli:
- Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the fusilli pasta and cook for about 10-12 minutes until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

3. Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked fusilli with sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, roasted pistachios, and thinly sliced green onions.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss to combine, ensuring an even coating of the dressing.

4. Final Touch:
- Garnish the salad with torn fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor and color.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy this vibrant and refreshing salad for lunch!

Total Time

PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Fusilli pasta recipe, strawberry pasta salad, goat cheese pasta, pistachio salad, basil pasta dish, refreshing lunch idea, vegetarian pasta lunch, stove-top recipe, easy pasta salad, quick gourmet lunch

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1200 calories

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