Best Cucumber Spinach Pasta Salad Recipes

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SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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Tangy, garlicky, peppery pasta salad stays fresh for days making it perfect for lunches throughout the week or for an easy make-ahead dinner.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces bowtie pasta
1/2 very small red onion (thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces, about 1/4 cup)
3 large cloves garlic (minced)
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups baby spinach
2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
grated fresh Parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil along with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, but do not rinse the pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place the onions and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and vinegar to cover the onions. When the pasta has been drained, add it to the mixing bowl and toss well. Add the tomatoes and spinach.
  • Toss everything together to mix well and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Taste the salad and add more salt and pepper, as needed. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 306 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



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Juicy tomatoes and cucumbers along with salty olives, red onion, tender pasta, and spinach are tossed together with creamy feta cheese in a homemade dressing for a crave-able salad that's so easy to make!

Provided by Donya Mullins

Categories     Main Course     Pasta     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces pasta
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup sliced and quartered cucumbers
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 3/4 cup Homemade Greek Salad Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 large clove minced garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • To a pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle on about 1/2 cup of Greek Salad Dressing and toss all ingredients. Add feta cheese and more dressing plus salt and pepper if desired and toss until just combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

SPINACH CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a very quick and easy salad. I made this with my salmon encrusted w/horseradish. It was wonderful and very flavorful. It goes great with any meal, as it is light. Great way to use those fresh picked cucmbers.

Provided by Missy Wimpelberg

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

spinach, fresh
arugula, fresh
2 Tbsp white vinegar
3/4 Tbsp dill, fresh
saltand pepper to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil, light
1 cucumber
2 small green onions

Steps:

  • 1. Chop cucumber with skin on, and chop onion. Combine all ingredients and pour over spinach and arugala.

CUCUMBER & SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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Toss whole grain penne pasta with baby spinach and cucumbers to make a salad any bistro owner would be proud to serve.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups whole grain penne pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
1 pkg. (9 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 cucumber, sliced
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Garlic & Herb
1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.
  • Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add spinach; cook and stir 5 min. or just until wilted.
  • Add pasta to spinach along with remaining ingredients; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

RANCH SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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Grilling tonight? Add a veggie-rich 15-minute pasta salad that gets its start from a Suddenly Salad® mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups baby spinach leaves or small broccoli florets
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced cucumber, halved
1/2 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Steps:

  • Empty contents of pasta mix (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • In medium bowl, stir contents of seasoning mix (from Suddenly Salad box), the dressing and lemon juice until blended. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Store any remaining salad covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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