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Spinach Penne Salad

Name: Spinach Penne Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked whole wheat penne pasta; VINAIGRETTE:; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; SALAD:; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup sliced ripe or Greek olives

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

10 servings

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

Spinach Penne Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced ripe or Greek olives

Directions

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

1-1/2 cups: 327 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein.

Spinach Penne Salad

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