Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavors, this Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad is the ultimate warm-weather crowd-pleaser! Featuring tender al dente penne, crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, this recipe is a wholesome medley of vibrant ingredients. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, every bite is a perfect balance of savory and refreshing. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish makes a fantastic side for barbecues, picnics, or a light main course on busy summer days. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and let the simple, fresh flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Penne pasta
- 4 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down and remove excess starch. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and mince the garlic.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta, fresh baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and feta cheese.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt or pepper based on preference.
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.1 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2660 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.4 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 688 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1872 mg | 40% | |
*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.
