SPINACH PENNE SALAD
This healthy recipe will shine as is, or double the vinaigrette and use half to marinate and grill chicken breasts if you want to add a protein. Slice and add to the salad. -Benice Silver, Carmel, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese, onions and olives. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
PENNE, SPINACH, ASPARAGUS AND CASHEW SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Nut Pasta Side Quick & Easy Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 12 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to small bowl. Cool. Add pasta to same pot and cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer pasta to very large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Cool.
- Blend cup oil, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce in blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. (Asparagus, pasta and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.) Pour dressing over pasta. Add asparagus, spinach and cashews; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH & TOMATOES
A tasty pasta salad brought to life with a delicious combination of olive oil, white wine vinegar, rosemary, thyme, garlic, oregano and basil, tossed with fresh spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkling of Parmesan.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
SPINACH SALAD WITH PENNE
Loaded with fresh greens, this delightful pasta salad fits the season perfectly. Lynnell Lowney - Waunakee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, vinaigrette, pine nuts, basil and pasta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PENNE, SPINACH, ASPARAGUS AND CASHEW SALAD
One of my favorite summer fares. This recipe is from a 1997 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. Very wonderful mix of flavors. Use the dressing to taste. You may need to make either more dressing or more pasta, depending on the strength you want it.
Provided by gobruijns
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to small bowl. Cool.
- Add pasta to same pot and cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
- Transfer pasta to very large bowl.
- Toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Cool.
- Blend cup oil, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce in blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. (Asparagus, pasta and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
- Pour dressing over pasta.
- Add asparagus, spinach and cashews; toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.2, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 262.7, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.2
PENNE & SPINACH SALAD
Categories Salad Pasta Low Fat Quick & Easy High Fiber Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss cooked penne pasta with olive oil, salt & pepper. Toss remaining ingredients with cooled pasta.
SPINACH AVOCADO PENNE PASTA SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions in well seasoned boiling water until al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
- n a food processor, place the cilantro and spinach and process until chopped into tiny pieces. Add cilantro mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in garlic onion, tomatoes, avocado and beans. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pour dressing over the top and stir gently until everything is well coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
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