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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
Crumble the feta cheese into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2977 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 914 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1403 mg | 30% | |
*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.
