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)
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.