Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the spinach pasta salad from Taste of Home. This colorful salad is packed with fresh spinach, tender pasta, and a variety of flavorful ingredients, making it the perfect side dish for any occasion. Bursting with textures and flavors, this spinach pasta salad is a surefire hit that will leave you craving for more.
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ASPARAGUS-SPINACH PASTA SALAD
Fresh spinach, crunchy cashews and penne pasta are tossed with roasted asparagus to create this delightful spring salad. -Kathleen Lucas, Trumbull, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring after 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain., For dressing, combine onions, vinegar and soy sauce in a blender; cover and process. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam., In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts :
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.
SPINACH PASTA SALAD
There's real festive flair in this recipe. The pasta that Kay Odegard of Chicago, Illinois adds gives her spinach salad a heartiness most others lack-something she says folks in her neighborhood appreciate.-Kay Odegard, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and cool. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, spinach, mushrooms and onion; set aside. In a medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons of drippings. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, salt and pepper; whisk into drippings. stir in mayonnaise; gradually mix in water and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute. Pour over salad and toss well. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
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SPINACH BASIL PASTA SALAD
This is a delicious salad! Use this as an alternative to the traditional pasta or potato salads at your BBQ!
Provided by _jennifer
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Spinach Pasta Salad
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 344.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD
My family loves pasta salads, but usually they have too much mayonnaise or oily dressing. Using hummus gives this dish a great taste and texture, while also increasing its nutritional profile. Adding chicken (store-bought rotisserie chicken works well), makes this pasta salad a complete meal. -Jenny Lynch, Rock Island, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water., Combine hummus, salad dressing, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pasta; toss to coat. Stir in spinach, chicken, tomatoes and olives. Sprinkle with feta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic exchanges
SPINACH PASTA SALAD
A unique salad, packed with iron! Your kids will eat spinach, as long as you don't tell them it's spinach. Popeye would have loved this!
Provided by Kim Fusich
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Spinach Pasta Salad
Time 2h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, cheese, red onion and olives.
- Whisk together the salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1167.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
BOW TIE & SPINACH SALAD
With pasta salad, it's easy to change up ingredients. We like to add grilled chicken and pine nuts, and sometimes we substitute black beans for the garbanzo beans. -Julie Kirkpatrick, Billings, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Add beans, vegetables, cheese, olives and basil to pasta. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH PASTA SALAD - TASTE OF HOME
This was contributed by Ruby Pyles in the 1999 Taste of Home Annual Recipes. I am posting so I don't have to keep looking thru 12 books to find it! I usually prepare the dressing first so it can "develop" while chopping the rest of the salad. Also, this salad does not hold well so serve it soon after mixing with dressing.
Provided by Tamaretta
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 1 large salad, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Pour dressing over salad and serve immediately.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh spinach that is not wilted or bruised.
- To save time, you can use a pre-packaged salad mix that includes spinach.
- If you don't have any bacon on hand, you can substitute cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped red onion, sliced mushrooms, or diced bell pepper.
- For a more creamy dressing, add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise or sour cream.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Spinach pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy dish, give spinach pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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