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Greek Spinach Pasta Salad

Fresh Spinach combined with olives, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and sprinkled with feta cheese.  The pasta adds a delicious texture and is tossed with a red wine vinaigrette.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 580 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean , American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 pound cooked, rinsed, and cooled rotini pasta
  • 1 ½ cups cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and then into ¼-inch pieces
  • 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives, or black olives
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion, about half an onion
  • 6 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
Red Wine Vinaigrette
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add 3 cups baby spinach, 1 pound cooked, rinsed, and cooled rotini pasta, 1 ½ cups cucumber, 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives, ½ cup thinly sliced red onion, and 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.

Nutrition Information

Calories 580kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 905mg (38%) Potassium 532mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2032IU (41%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 208mg (21%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 580

% Daily Value*

Calories 580kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 905mg 38%
Potassium 532mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2032IU 41%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 208mg 21%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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