Best Spinach Pasta Salad Recipes

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them out on a large plate or a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• Coarsely chop baby spinach. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and red onion. Chop garlic, then add salt to it and mash it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to it. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Dress salad and gently toss. Serve or refrigerate.

SPINACH PASTA SALAD

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.

ASPARAGUS-SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring after 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain., For dressing, combine onions, vinegar and soy sauce in a blender; cover and process. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam., In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese.

SPINACH BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water., Combine hummus, salad dressing, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pasta; toss to coat. Stir in spinach, chicken, tomatoes and olives. Sprinkle with feta. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH PASTA SALAD WITH ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Instructions 1.Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake well. Set aside. 2.Combine penne, spinach, strawberries, pineapple, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl and toss with the prepared dressing. 3.Serve immediately or cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

SPINACH PASTA SALAD WITH FETA

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.

TORTELLINI AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the spinach, basil, and scallions, Gouda and tomato to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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RAMEN SPINACH PASTA SALAD SUPREME

Steps:

• Cook ramen noodles according to package directions, without adding the flavor packets. Drain noodles and cool. Cut noodles into large bite size pieces.
• In a large bowl combine the torn spinach leaves, cooked turkey or chicken, halved grapes, red pepper, cashews, Gorgonzola or blue cheese, and ramen noodles.
• In a small bowl mix flavor packets, garlic, and lemon juice and let stand at least 15 minutes. Add oil and mayonnaise and whisk until smooth.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss until thoroughly mixed. Garnish with red pepper rings and small grape clusters, if desired. Serve.

SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Blend olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor until combined very well.
• Add basil mixture to pasta and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Mix Parmesan and mayonnaise with pasta and toss in spinach.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

CATELLI BISTRO GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus in last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; transfer to large bowl.
• Meanwhile, preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush mushroom caps with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. Remove from grill and slice.
• Balsamic Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add mushrooms, spinach, onion and sun-dried tomatoes to pasta mixture; toss with dressing until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.

CHEESE AND SPINACH TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook 1 bag of Barilla's Cheese and Spinach Tortellini, drain and allow to cool.
• 2. Add in salt and pepper to taste, chopped basil, and italian dressing. BE SURE NOT TO OVERCOAT.
• 3. add parmesan cheese and mix well!
• 4. Pour into a nice bowl and allow to sit in refridgerator overnight or for at least 2 hours.
• 5. Be sure it is cooled before serving.

RACHAEL RAY'S SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first three ingredients in the bottom of a serving bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss till well combined.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.
• This makes 8 side dishes.

CHICKEN SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY AND SPINACH BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat in the microwave for one minute.
• Pour pasta onto a dish and allow to cool.
• In a bowl, combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add Ready Pasta, spinach, strawberries, and basil and toss.
• Garnish with feta cheese. Serve and enjoy!

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH & TOMATOES

Steps:

• Mix the oil, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, garlic granules, oregano, basil and salt together in a large bowl. Add the cooked pasta and spinach, toss to coat well.
• Add the tomatoes and cheeses and mix well.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

TANGY PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss pasta with celery, spinach, capers, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY CAESAR SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse in cool water.
• Meanwhile, dice tomatoes and bell pepper, and slice spinach into ribbons.
• Mix all ingredients together, only using half the caesar dressing. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Before serving, add more caesar dressing until desired consistency is reached.
• Serve cold.

FETA, SPINACH AND PECAN PASTA SALAD

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.

SPINACH BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, yellow pepper and apricots. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to spinach mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.