Strawberry Spinach Salad with Ditalini Pasta

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Ditalini Pasta and Candied Almonds is sure to be a crowd pleaser! This salad hits all the marks and can be served as a side dish or with grilled chicken for an entrée. This is a refreshing salad to take to your next backyard BBQ. What Pasta Should I Use? Ditalini is a type of pasta that is shaped like small tubes. The literal translation from the Italian language to English is "small thimbles". It has been described as "thimble-sized" and as "very short macaroni". In some areas it may also be called "salad macaroni." (source: Wikipedia) Anelli are small, thin, rings of pasta. They are generally used for soups and pasta salads. A smaller version of anelli is anellini, which is about one-quarter of the size. (source: Wikipedia)
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Small sauté pan
  • Small container with lid
  • Large serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 /12 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 1 Dash salt

Instructions

Candied Almonds

  • In small skillet, melt butter and brown sugar.
  • Add almonds and salt and sauté until almonds are slightly browned.
  • Remove almonds from sauté pan to parchment paper and allow to cool.
  • Break up once cool and store in plastic bag until ready to use.

Dressing: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Ditalini Pasta

  • Combine all ingredients into small container with a lid and shake until well mixed. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Ditalini Pasta

  • Combine salad ingredients in large serving bowl.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Sprinkle nuts on top and serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

  • Per Serving: 220 calories, 123 calories from fat, 14g fat, 4g saturated fat, 12mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 24g total carbohydrates, 3g dietary fiber, 15g sugars, 3g protein, 322 mg Potassium.
  • Have you ever tried making your own croutons out of leftover bread? Try this Crouton recipe.
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