Feta Spinach and Pecan Pasta Salad
Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant Feta Spinach and Pecan Pasta Salad, a perfect harmony of fresh, crunchy, and creamy textures. Featuring tender bowtie pasta tossed with earthy baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, savory crumbled feta, and nutty pecans, this dish delivers a balance of flavor in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties it all together, while thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle kick. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this versatile salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or as a light and refreshing main dish. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this crowd-pleaser is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.75 cup pecans, chopped
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water to cool, and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and chopped pecans.
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and gently fold it in to avoid breaking it up too much.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt or pepper, to your preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3086 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.8 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.7 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3947 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.4 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 91.1 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1408 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1603 mg | 34% | |
*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.
