Sweet Pasta Salad

• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• 4 cups torn salad greens
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
2. Drain the pasta; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add oil and toss to coat. Add coconut and remaining strawberries; toss gently.
3. Place the greens in a serving bowl; top with pasta mixture. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts.

penne pasta, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla, fresh strawberries, canola oil, coconut, torn salad greens, walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-pasta-salad/ (may not work)