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Strawberry Poppyseed Pasta Salad Recipe

5 from 2 votes
This Strawberry Poppyseed Pasta Salad is so easy to make, and full of amazing fruity and savory flavor. Makes the perfect side dish, for any occasion.
Serving10 people
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces bowtie pasta
  • ¾ cup creamy poppyseed dressing
  • ¾ cup light mayonnaise
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and set aside until cool.
  • Mix poppyseed dressing and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl. Add in cooled pasta and onions and mix gently until evenly coated.
  • Fold in oranges and sliced strawberries.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Here are a few vegetables that we like to add in:
  • cucumbers
  • bell peppers
  • zucchini
  • carrot shreds
  • broccoli bits (finely chopped broccoli. I don’t add a lot, but I do love the taste of it, in this salad).

Nutrition

Calories: 309 kcal · Carbohydrates: 47 g · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 11 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 263 mg · Potassium: 217 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 10 g · Vitamin A: 287 IU · Vitamin C: 26 mg · Calcium: 33 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Salad