Best Feta Spinach And Pecan Pasta Salad Recipes

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SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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A unique salad, packed with iron! Your kids will eat spinach, as long as you don't tell them it's spinach. Popeye would have loved this!

Provided by Kim Fusich

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package farfalle pasta
10 ounces baby spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size piece
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese with basil and tomato
1 red onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1167.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

FETA, SPINACH AND PECAN PASTA SALAD



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An usual but tasty flavor combination from the Austin Jr. League Cookbook...pecans are everywhere in central Texas so this is their own take on a more typical salad. :o)

Provided by winkki

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil (good quality)
12 ounces penne pasta
2 medium zucchini, julienned
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Cut spinach into 1/2"x3" strips.
  • Combine spinach, tomatoes, thyme, and 6 Tbsp olive oil in bowl; toss gently and season lightly with pepper, if desired.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water 8 min, or al dente.
  • Remove from heat (do not drain) and stir in zucchini; let stand 15-20 seconds.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water; combine with spinach mixture and toss well.
  • Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil, if desired.
  • Add feta and pecans; toss to mix and season with salt if desired.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

SUKI'S SPINACH AND FETA PASTA



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Spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms mingle with tangy feta cheese in this quick and easy dish for a summer night or anytime.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups spinach leaves, packed
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix in tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes more, until tomatoes are heated through and spinach is wilted. Reduce heat to medium, stir in pasta and feta cheese, and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 655.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD



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A light, easy-to-make salad that's pleasing to the palate.

Provided by Christine R.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
½ pound crumbled feta cheese
½ red onion, finely chopped
¾ cup pine nuts
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 349.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SPINACH PASTA SALAD WITH FETA



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This is a delicious and light Pasta Salad that my sister-in-law Denise makes at family gatherings. It is so easy to make and the kids like it too! If you can find "Girard's Light Champagne Salad Dressing" in your grocery, use this. Otherwise, a light Italian will substitute fine. (Fat frees are too sweet)!

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag bow tie pasta
1 (8 ounce) box cherry tomatoes, grape tomtoes will do as well
4 cups Baby Spinach
1 cup green onion, chopped
4 ounces pine nuts
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
12 ounces light Italian dressing (Girard's Light Champagne Salad Dressing preferred)

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta till done (about 10 minutes) and cool.
  • Toss all the ingredients together, except baby spinach. Add about 1/2 the bottle of the dressing and refrigerate.
  • When you are ready to serve, add spinach and more dressing to your taste (about another 1/4 of the bottle).
  • Serve.

SPINACH AND FETA PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Spinach and Feta Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pansregnig

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces mostaccioli pasta or 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 cups fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, cooked
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
8 ounces feta cheese

Steps:

  • Instructions: Mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Variations: Also good with Garlic & Herb or Basil & Tomato Feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.4, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 701.3, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 17.4

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