Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavors, this Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad is the ultimate warm-weather crowd-pleaser! Featuring tender al dente penne, crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, this recipe is a wholesome medley of vibrant ingredients. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, every bite is a perfect balance of savory and refreshing. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish makes a fantastic side for barbecues, picnics, or a light main course on busy summer days. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and let the simple, fresh flavors shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Penne pasta
• 4 cups Fresh baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down and remove excess starch. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and mince the garlic.

Step 3

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta, fresh baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and feta cheese.

Step 4

Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until well emulsified.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt or pepper based on preference.

Step 7

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	933.5 grams (933.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2127

Total Fat 88.10g	113%
Saturated Fat 23.70g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.00g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2660mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 272.40g	99%
Dietary Fiber 18.20g	65%
Total Sugars 8.90g
Protein 63.80g	128%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 688mg	53%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 1873mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 51.0%