April Williams
@aprilpalatewilliams
Mediterranean Spinach Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean Spinach Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a light meal. Packed with nutritious ingredients like baby spinach, feta cheese, and olives, it's tossed in a zesty dressing that brings all the flavors together beautifully.
Details
- Cuisine:mediterranean
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:10
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package
- 10 ounces, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 ounces
- 1, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can, drained and chopped
- 1 cup
- 4 cloves, minced
- 1, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mediterranean Spinach Pasta Salad.
Step 1
Start by bringing a generous pot of salted water to a vigorous boil.
Step 2
Once bubbling, add the farfalle pasta and cook it until it reaches that perfect al dente texture, following the package guidelines.
Step 3
After cooking, drain the pasta and give it a quick rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process and keep it firm.
Step 4
In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with fresh baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, diced red onion, and sliced black olives for a burst of flavor and color.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together a zesty Italian-style salad dressing, minced garlic, a splash of lemon juice, garlic salt, and a sprinkle of ground black pepper until everything is harmoniously blended.
Step 6
Drizzle this vibrant dressing over your pasta salad and gently toss to ensure every ingredient is beautifully coated.
Step 7
You can serve this delightful dish right away or let it chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing treat later on.
Step 8
Enjoy the medley of flavors that come together in this easy, crowd-pleasing pasta salad!.