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Spinach Pasta Salad
This bright and colorful Spinach Pasta Salad is packed with flavor and nutrition- a vegetarian recipe that's perfect for picnics and potlucks
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- kosher salt to taste
- 1 ounce sundried tomatoes in oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- black pepper to taste
- 1 ounce jar artichoke hearts drained and coarsely chopped
- 4 cups baby spinach
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- crushed red pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until no longer hot. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk about 4 tablespoons oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and garlic until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the pasta to the bowl that contains the dressing and toss together. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, baby spinach, red onion, and feta.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Top with crushed red pepper and serve. Enjoy hot or cold.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 4-5 days in the fridge.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. Since it's a salad though, the ingredients and measurements are just guidelines, so feel free to adjust. To make this gluten-free, use any type of gluten-free pasta you'd like and cook it al dente.
Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Potassium
346mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2969IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2969IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.