Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound Farfalle pasta; 5 ounces fresh baby spinach; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; Yellow Pepper; Red Pepper; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives; Italian Salad Dressing; 1 clove minced garlic; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil

This vibrant and refreshing spinach pasta salad is perfect for a hot summer day! Light, flavorful, and easy to make, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. The creamy lemon dressing perfectly complements the spinach, pasta, and olives. Get ready for a taste of summer in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 135 mins

Calories 439.3 kcal

Protein 20g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad

1 pound Farfalle pasta
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Yellow Pepper
Red Pepper
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
Italian Salad Dressing
1 clove minced garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

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How to Make Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad

Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse with cold water and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, 5 ounces of fresh spinach (roughly chopped), 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (halved or quartered).
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Optional: Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.