PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND MOZZARELLA

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From Chowhound. The briny flavor of olives combines with creamy mozzarella and a tangy vinaigrette for a pasta salad that's a shoo-in for everything from brown-bag lunches to summer picnics.

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Time 25m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb orecchiette or 1 lb short pasta, such as rotini
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and cut into small dice
3 ounces Baby Spinach, thoroughly washed and dried (about 4 cups)
1 1/2 cups kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to the package directions, or until al dente. Drain, then rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Transfer pasta to a large bowl and add mozzarella, spinach, olives, and Parmesan. Toss to combine.
  • In a separate, nonreactive bowl, combine vinegar, salt, and pepper. While whisking constantly, slowly add oil by pouring in a thin stream down the side of the bowl. Whisk until completely incorporated.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss until pasta is coated. Taste, adjust seasoning as desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 1337.3, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 25.4

ABID 99
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Ram pd, Acharya
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Carlena Young
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious.


Hassan Mirzaa
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I love the addition of fresh herbs in this pasta salad. It really brightens up the flavor.


tanvir mubarik
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch.


Mutavu Rhinah
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this salad. The dressing is so flavorful and the mozzarella and olives add a nice touch.


pepsi boy
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the bright flavors.


Mohammad Ghawsi
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I made this pasta salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


pervaiz ali
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I love how versatile this pasta salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Andrez Perez
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Daniyal Shah
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good!


Hashmash WarKy33
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


ICT TIPS 24
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


jessica mcguffey Devine
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of spinach, olives, and mozzarella.


Christi Herbert Cjd
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I still enjoyed this salad. The other flavors really shine through.


Anu chandan Srivastav
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover penne and it worked great.


Savage Ham
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I used sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes and it added a nice tangy flavor to the salad.


Amina Umar
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I was looking for a lighter pasta salad recipe for a summer party and this fit the bill perfectly! The dressing is flavorful without being too heavy.


Rukshana Rukshana
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Pasta salad gets a Mediterranean makeover with this recipe, which is brimming with fresh flavors and textures. The spinach, olives, and mozzarella pair perfectly with the zesty dressing.