Spinach Pasta Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Spinach Pasta Salad, a refreshing medley of tender penne pasta, crisp spinach leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing infused with garlic, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this salad is brimming with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Black olives and thinly sliced red onion add bursts of savory flavor, while the quick prep and chilling time make it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings. Perfectly served cold or at room temperature, this spinach pasta salad is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish that's as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Great for meal prep and sure to be a hit at any occasion, it's the ultimate fusion of fresh vegetables and bold seasonings.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Penne pasta
• 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 100 grams Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 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. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the spinach leaves if they are large.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well coated.

Step 6

Adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.

Step 7

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the spinach pasta salad cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(924.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1904.7

Total Fat 78.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 89mg	0%
Sodium 3019.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 57.8g	0%

Vitamin D 16IU	0%
Calcium 702.0mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 1833.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.2%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 51.9%