Best 8 Spinach Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

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Are you in search of a refreshing and flavorful summer dish that is easy to make and packed with nutritious ingredients? Look no further than our curated collection of the best spinach tomato pasta salad recipes. This delectable dish is a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender spinach, juicy tomatoes, al dente pasta, and a tangy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect combination of ingredients and flavors to suit your preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOMATO-SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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Provided by S Jones

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 9

350g (12 oz) fusilli pasta
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
1 red onion, (diced)
2 cups baby spinach, (roughly chopped)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 TBSP red wine vinegar
3 large garlic cloves, (minced)
1/4 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the dressing ingredients in a large bowl and mix. Let stand, tossing occasionally, while cooking the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the packet. Drain and let cool.
  • Add the tomatoes and spinach to the dressing ingredients and lightly toss.
  • Add the pasta to the rest of the salad and toss until mixed through.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES



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With a triple hit of seasonings from McCormick®, this penne pasta salad with spinach, tomatoes and mozzarella is a summer potluck showstopper.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Salad and Dressings,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz penne pasta
3 tbsps olive oil
3 tbsps white wine vinegar
1 tsp marjoram leaves
1 tsp rosemary leaves finely crushed
3/4 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp red pepper crushed
1/2 tsp sea salt from McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup bite-size mozzarella cheese balls halved
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, mix oil, vinegar, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and salt in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add pasta and spinach; toss to coat well. Add tomatoes and cheeses; toss gently to mix.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 Calories

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH & TOMATOES



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A tasty pasta salad brought to life with a delicious combination of olive oil, white wine vinegar, rosemary, thyme, garlic, oregano and basil, tossed with fresh spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
9 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
2 ounces spinach leaves
9 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces light mozzarella cheese, torn
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Mix the oil, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, garlic granules, oregano, basil and salt together in a large bowl. Add the cooked pasta and spinach, toss to coat well.
  • Add the tomatoes and cheeses and mix well.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPINACH-TOMATO PASTA SALAD



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Very flavorful with the crunch of toasted pine nuts. This one I copied after trying some at a local deli. It turned out great. Try it, you'll be making this often!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h18m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces tri-color radiatore pasta, uncooked (or other tricolor pasta, such as bow-ties, etc.)
3 ounces baby spinach leaves
3 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup small caper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons vegan sugar (or granulated sugar)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al-dente; drain.
  • Cut tomatoes in a thin slice (julienne) and place in a salad bowl, along with pasta, spinach leaves, pine nuts, and capers; mix well.
  • Stir together olive oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper and pour over salad, tossing to mix and coat evenly.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to combine flavors, and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 734.1, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 4.5

SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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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

1 (12 ounce) package farfalle pasta
10 ounces baby spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size piece
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese with basil and tomato
1 red onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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

TOMATO SPINACH SALAD



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When she serves fresh spinach tossed with a creamy dill dressing, Ruth Seitz of Columbus Junction, Iowa receives plenty of compliments. "The recipe is a longtime favorite," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
2 cups cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine first six ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl combine spinach and tomatoes. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPINACH, TOMATO & BASIL SALAD



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Enjoy a Spinach, Tomato & Basil Salad for two that takes hardly any time to prepare. This unique Spinach, Tomato & Basil Salad is a Healthy Living recipe too!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups tightly packed torn fresh spinach
1/2 cup peeled cucumber chunks
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
2 small tomatoes, cut into large chunks
2 thin red onion slices
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss spinach with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 30 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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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

1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar

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.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips for Making Spinach Tomato Pasta Salad

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but use only half the amount.
  • Add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese for a creamy, tangy flavor.
  • If you like a little heat, add some red pepper flakes or chopped chili pepper.
  • For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese and use a plant-based cheese alternative.
  • Make the salad ahead of time and let it chill for a few hours or overnight for the best flavor.

Conclusion

Spinach tomato pasta salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic, potluck, or lunch. With its combination of fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give spinach tomato pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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