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Spinach and tomato pasta salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Spinach and tomato pasta salad is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 15 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 15 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Orzo; Tomatoes; Spinach; Feta Cheese
Category Pasta; Fruit; Vegetables; Dairy
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine American
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces orzo pasta

  • 4 cups baby spinach

  • 2 tablespoons dried capers

  • 8 ounces feta cheese

  • 16 ounces grape tomatoes

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook the pasta.

  • Mix the spinach, capers, and feta cheese in a large bowl.

  • Remove 1/4 cup of pasta water after the pasta is cooked and before it is drained and add it to the mix of spinach, capers, and feta cheese. Toss to mix.

  • Place the tomatoes at the bottom of the pasta strainer.

  • Strain the pasta over the tomatoes.

  • Mix the pasta and tomatoes with the spinach, caper, and feta cheese mix.

  • Season and garnish with black pepper and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 267 cal

  • Total fat: 9g

  • Saturated fat: 6g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 35mg

  • Sodium: 560mg

  • Potassium: 290mg

  • Carbohydrate: 33g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 12g