Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender penne pasta tossed with tangy sun-dried tomatoes, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, crisp baby spinach, and creamy feta cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance of savory, fresh, and zesty. A homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano infuses the dish with bold layers of flavor, while thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of sharpness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a light weeknight meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a deliciously refreshing take on pasta salad that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Penne pasta
- 100 grams Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams Black olives (pitted)
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 75 grams Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta is cooking, chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, cut the black olives into halves, and finely slice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3974 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.5 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 742 mg | 16% | |
*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.
