Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta is a perfect combination of wholesome ingredients and zesty dressing. Featuring tender rotini pasta paired with crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad is a balanced blend of textures and Mediterranean-inspired flavors. The homemade dressing, crafted from olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, and a hint of oregano, ties everything together with its vibrant, slightly sweet tang. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy pasta salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light weeknight meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Keywords: spinach pasta salad, feta, Mediterranean salad, cold pasta salad, easy summer recipe, healthy pasta salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Pasta (rotini or bowtie)
• 4 cups Fresh baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Feta cheese
• 0.5 Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and coarsely chop the fresh spinach if needed.

Step 3

Crumble the feta cheese into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1380.6

Total Fat 78.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 133.5mg	0%
Sodium 2976.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 914.2mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1403.1mg	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: 50.4%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 36.8%