Spinach and Pasta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Spinach and Pasta Salad—a perfect fusion of fresh, wholesome ingredients and zesty Mediterranean flavors! Featuring tender pasta, crisp spinach leaves, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying. A homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with an herby, zesty kick. The addition of sliced black olives and red onions adds depth, making every bite a burst of taste and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this colorful dish is ideal for quick lunches, potlucks, or as a light yet hearty dinner option. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and enjoy the perfect balance of freshness and ease.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta, then set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and set them aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.
Step 5
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring all components are evenly coated.
Step 6
Cover and refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.
Step 7
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1014.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1681.7 |
| Total Fat 118.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 150.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4180.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 111.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.7g | |
| Protein 45.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1001.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1350.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories