Best Pasta Salad With Tomatoes And Spinach Recipes

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

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES

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With a triple hit of seasonings from McCormick®, this penne pasta salad with spinach, tomatoes and mozzarella is a summer potluck showstopper.

Provided by McCormick

Categories Salad and Dressings,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta
3 tbsps olive oil
3 tbsps white wine vinegar
1 tsp marjoram leaves
1 tsp rosemary leaves finely crushed
3/4 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp red pepper crushed
1/2 tsp sea salt from McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup bite-size mozzarella cheese balls halved
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.
Meanwhile, mix oil, vinegar, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and salt in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add pasta and spinach; toss to coat well. Add tomatoes and cheeses; toss gently to mix.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 Calories

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

Ingredients

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