WHOLE WHEAT PASTA SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND FETA CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta     Salad     Side

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound Whole Wheat Fusilli or other spiral shaped pasta
1/2 cup Walnuts
1/2 cup Feta Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Red Onion, diced
1-1/2 cups Baby Spinach leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons Walnut Oil
2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 clove Garlic, minced (about 1/2 t)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon Salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, rinse it under cold water, and put it in the refrigerator to chill
  • In a dry saute pan toast the walnuts over a medium-high flame until they are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set the walnuts aside to cool then chop them coarsely
  • In a large bowl, toss together the chilled pasta, walnuts, feta cheese, onion, and spinach or basil. In a small bowl whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic and mustard. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper

Victoria Bishop
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Bah Tam
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta salad and it was delicious!


Aayush Jha
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This pasta salad is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Tushar Srity
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Mr Mojibul Hoque Mojnu
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the walnuts and feta add a nice crunch and flavor.


jacob Gordon
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


shawn crafford
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Black Fox
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I made this pasta salad with gluten-free pasta and it was just as good as the regular version.


M. Amir
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This pasta salad is a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Probal Chowdhury
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The walnuts and feta are a great addition.


Karan Is The King
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Brian Dupuis
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta salad and it was delicious!


Faysul Islam
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This pasta salad is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Tyrese Teirney
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


JONATHAN diaz
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the walnuts and feta add a nice crunch and flavor.