Spinach Pasta Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
13%
Spinach Pasta Salad
145 min.
8
341kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this delightful Spinach Pasta Salad! Bursting with flavor and packed with nutritious ingredients, this vegetarian salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for your taste buds. With its combination of tender farfalle pasta, fresh baby spinach, and the briny goodness of black olives, every bite is a celebration of textures and tastes.

The addition of crumbled feta cheese with basil and tomato elevates this dish, adding a creamy richness that perfectly complements the crispness of the vegetables. A zesty dressing made from garlic, lemon juice, and Italian-style salad dressing ties everything together, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds.

Whether you’re serving it as a side dish at a summer barbecue, an antipasti platter for a gathering, or simply enjoying it as a light snack, this Spinach Pasta Salad is versatile and easy to prepare. Plus, with a prep time of just 145 minutes, you can make it ahead of time and let the flavors meld in the refrigerator. So grab your ingredients, gather your friends, and get ready to enjoy a deliciously satisfying salad that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces baby spinach rinsed
  • 15 ounce olives black drained chopped canned
  • 12 ounce farfalle pasta 
  • ounces feta cheese with basil and tomato crumbled
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
  •  juice of lemon juiced
  •  onion red chopped
  • cup salad dressing italian-style

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, cheese, red onion and olives.
  3. Whisk together the salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper.
  4. Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories341kcal
Protein9.77%
Fat43.09%
Carbs47.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.75
Glycemic Load
13.44
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.611739145673%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.56mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
2.35mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
4.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:341.15kcal
17.06%
Fat:16.67g
25.65%
Saturated Fat:3.04g
18.99%
Carbohydrates:41.03g
13.68%
Net Carbohydrates:36.83g
13.39%
Sugar:5.44g
6.04%
Cholesterol:6.31mg
2.1%
Sodium:1378.47mg
59.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.51g
17.01%
Vitamin K:188.81µg
179.82%
Vitamin A:3573.62IU
71.47%
Selenium:29.65µg
42.36%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.92%
Vitamin E:3.46mg
23.06%
Folate:83.69µg
20.92%
Fiber:4.2g
16.81%
Vitamin C:13.01mg
15.77%
Magnesium:61.39mg
15.35%
Phosphorus:134.93mg
13.49%
Copper:0.25mg
12.64%
Calcium:117.16mg
11.72%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.6%
Iron:1.97mg
10.93%
Potassium:375.61mg
10.73%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.54%
Zinc:1.08mg
7.19%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.95%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.23%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.2%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2%
Source:Allrecipes