Spinach Pasta Salad Taste of Home

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Spinach Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion! Featuring tender rotini pasta tossed with vibrant baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, tangy crumbled feta, and briny black olives, every bite is a delightful medley of textures and tastes. A zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and oregano elevates the dish, making it irresistibly flavorful. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this easy pasta salad is ideal as a side dish or a light lunch. Whether you're hosting a gathering, prepping for a picnic, or looking for a quick meal, this spinach pasta salad brings a "taste of home" to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rotini pasta
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool, then set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes (halved), sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and black olives.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the spinach and vegetables. Pour the dressing over the ingredients.

Step 5

Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together, or serve immediately if desired.

Step 7

Toss lightly before serving and enjoy this fresh and flavorful spinach pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(851.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1910.2

Total Fat 100.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 3001.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 50.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 812.1mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1136.2mg	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: 47.2%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 42.2%