Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender penne pasta tossed with tangy sun-dried tomatoes, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, crisp baby spinach, and creamy feta cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance of savory, fresh, and zesty. A homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano infuses the dish with bold layers of flavor, while thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of sharpness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a light weeknight meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a deliciously refreshing take on pasta salad that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Penne pasta
• 100 grams Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 100 grams Black olives (pitted)
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 75 grams Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, cut the black olives into halves, and finely slice the red onion.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(510.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1424.7

Total Fat 36.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 67.0mg	0%
Sodium 3973.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 49.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 443.8mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 742.0mg	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: 22.6%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 63.7%