Spinach Tomato Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Spinach Tomato Pasta Salad is the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and bold taste. Featuring tender penne pasta, crisp spinach leaves, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this easy pasta salad is brought to life with the creamy tang of feta cheese and a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for quick lunches, potlucks, or side dishes that truly shine. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and let the vibrant colors and refreshing flavors make it the star of your table. Perfect for vegetarians and packed with Mediterranean flair, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser you’ll come back to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne pasta
- 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and crumble the feta cheese. Set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, fresh spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently to combine and coat evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Garnish with additional feta cheese or a drizzle of olive oil if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.9 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2405 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.4 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 620 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1759 mg | 37% | |
*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.
