STRAWBERRY-ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

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Tangy white balsamic vinegar contrasts with VOSKOS® Nonfat Strawberry Greek Yogurt for a creamy dressing on this vibrant side salad featuring strawberries, asparagus, spinach, and pasta. Serve with roast chicken or grilled steak.

Provided by Voskos

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Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne or bow-tie pasta
1 ½ cups asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered lengthwise
1 ½ cups baby spinach
½ cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
1 (5.3 ounce) container VOSKOS® Nonfat Strawberry Greek Yogurt
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot according to the package directions, adding the asparagus the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking or until crisp-tender. Drain pasta and asparagus; rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer to a very large bowl. Add Strawberry-Yogurt Dressing (see below) and toss to combine.
Gently fold in the strawberries and spinach. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with goat cheese.
Strawberry-Yogurt Dressing: Stir together VOSKOS® Nonfat Strawberry Greek Yogurt, balsamic vinegar, and red onion in a bowl. Serve immediately or chill up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 83.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g