Spinach and Pasta Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Spinach and Pasta Salad—a perfect fusion of fresh, wholesome ingredients and zesty Mediterranean flavors! Featuring tender pasta, crisp spinach leaves, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying. A homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with an herby, zesty kick. The addition of sliced black olives and red onions adds depth, making every bite a burst of taste and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this colorful dish is ideal for quick lunches, potlucks, or as a light yet hearty dinner option. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and enjoy the perfect balance of freshness and ease.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 250 grams Pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta, then set aside.

2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and set them aside.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.

5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring all components are evenly coated.

6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.

7. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (216.1g)

Calories		451
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.3 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	5.8 g	29%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		19 mg	6%
Sodium		673 mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate		53.6 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	4.3 g	15%
	Total Sugars	3.7 g
Protein		12.3 g	25%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		164 mg	13%
Iron		3.5 mg	19%
Potassium		366 mg	8%

*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: 802 cal (43.2%%)

Protein: 196 cal (10.6%%)

Carbs: 858 cal (46.2%%)