Pasta Spinach Salad

Prep: 180 min Cuisine: Mediterranean

A fresh, vibrant pasta salad with spinach, tomatoes, feta, and olives, dressed in Italian vinaigrette—perfect for light lunches, picnics, or summer gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz. rigatoni or cavatelli
  • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup low-calorie Italian salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sliced pitted ripe olives
  • 6 cups torn fresh spinach
  • leaf oregano
  • garlic

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool.
  3. In a bowl, combine cooked pasta, peeled and chopped tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, Italian salad dressing, sliced green onions, and sliced olives.
  4. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
  7. Arrange torn fresh spinach on a serving platter.
  8. Spoon the chilled pasta mixture over the spinach.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

326 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.6g 19% DV
Total Fat 19.6g 25% DV
Carbs 35.2g 13% DV
Fiber 13.5g 48% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1122.8mg 49% DV
Potassium 631.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 22.3mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 210mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 19.4mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 589.3mg 45% DV
Iron 11.4mg 64% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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