Creamy Feta Spinach Pasta Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
A colorful, fresh pasta salad with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta, dressed in a tangy olive oil and lemon dressing.
Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta, 4 cups fresh spinach chopped, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved, 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped, 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons pine nuts optional
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients
ounces rotini pasta, 4 cups fresh spinach chopped, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved, 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped, 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons pine nuts optional
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water. 2. Chop spinach, halve cherry tomatoes, chop sun-dried tomatoes, finely chop red onion. 3. Toast pine nuts if using. 4. Whisk together dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper. 5. Combine pasta, spinach, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. 6. Pour dressing over and toss gently. 7. Fold in feta and basil. 8. Chill for 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Adjust vegetables, herbs, or cheese as desired. Store in airtight container up to 3 days. Avoid freezing. Add protein for a heartier meal.