Spinach Pasta Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
69%
Spinach Pasta Salad
35 min.
6
240kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Our Spinach Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds while keeping your health in check. This vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a fantastic choice for a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a colorful medley of uncooked bow-tie pasta, fresh spinach, and a variety of crunchy vegetables, all tossed in a luscious basil pesto dressing. The combination of sweet tomatoes, crisp carrots, and tangy artichoke hearts adds a burst of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With only 240 calories per serving, this salad is a guilt-free indulgence that fits perfectly into a healthy lifestyle.

Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, preparing a picnic, or simply looking for a quick and satisfying meal, this Spinach Pasta Salad is sure to impress. Its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients make it not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight. So grab your food processor and blender, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • oz farfalle pasta uncooked (farfalle)
  • small tomatoes cut into fourths
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups pkt spinach 
  • cup carrots thinly sliced
  • small onion red thinly sliced
  • 14 oz artichokes rinsed drained quartered canned

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. While pasta is cooking, place tomato, pesto, salt and pepper in food processor or blender. Cover; process 30 seconds.
  3. Toss pasta, pesto mixture and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Calories240kcal
Protein12.92%
Fat30.48%
Carbs56.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.64
Glycemic Load
10.9
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.32695652091%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
8.37mg
Apigenin
4.95mg
Luteolin
1.7mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
1.46mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
4.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:239.87kcal
11.99%
Fat:8.35g
12.85%
Saturated Fat:1.46g
9.11%
Carbohydrates:34.9g
11.63%
Net Carbohydrates:28.54g
10.38%
Sugar:4.35g
4.83%
Cholesterol:1.65mg
0.55%
Sodium:386.04mg
16.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.97g
15.93%
Vitamin A:5991.75IU
119.83%
Vitamin K:110.64µg
105.37%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.55%
Selenium:18.37µg
26.24%
Fiber:6.36g
25.45%
Folate:98.71µg
24.68%
Vitamin C:18.05mg
21.88%
Magnesium:76.72mg
19.18%
Potassium:551.68mg
15.76%
Copper:0.29mg
14.38%
Phosphorus:139.47mg
13.95%
Iron:2.03mg
11.27%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.99%
Calcium:101.33mg
10.13%
Vitamin B3:1.64mg
8.2%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.8%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.99%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.26%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.27%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.54%