Feta Spinach and Pecan Pasta Salad
Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant Feta Spinach and Pecan Pasta Salad, a perfect harmony of fresh, crunchy, and creamy textures. Featuring tender bowtie pasta tossed with earthy baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, savory crumbled feta, and nutty pecans, this dish delivers a balance of flavor in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties it all together, while thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle kick. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this versatile salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or as a light and refreshing main dish. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this crowd-pleaser is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.75 cup pecans, chopped
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water to cool, and set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and chopped pecans.
Step 4
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Add the crumbled feta cheese and gently fold it in to avoid breaking it up too much.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt or pepper, to your preference.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1186.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3086.3 |
| Total Fat 174.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 200.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3947.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 304.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.4g | |
| Protein 91.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1408.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1603.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories