Spinach Penne Salad Recipe

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This bridal shower beauty will shine as is, or double the vinaigrette and use half to marinate and grill chicken breasts. Slice and add to the salad. —Benice Silver, Carmel, Indiana

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Spinach Penne Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
20 10 30

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. Yield: 10 servings.

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

Originally published as Spinach Penne Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2012, p56

Tip

The History of Feta

FETA is a white, salty, semi-firm cheese. Traditionally it was made from sheep or goat's milk but is now also made with cow's milk. After feta is formed in a special mold, it's sliced into large pieces, salted and soaked in brine. Although feta cheese is mostly associated with Greek cooking, "feta" comes from the Italian word "fette", meaning slice of food.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2012 by Kools01

Delicious and so easy to make

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2012 by Janet Kelsey

This is excellent and my niece and nephew have requested on multiple occasions!

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2012 by ladydc

Made this for company, delish!!! Everyone loved it!!! Will be a favorite for years to come !!!! No changes made, and I almost always make changes. I love Taste of Home !!!

Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2012 by sarah32

awesome!!! a must try recipe

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2012 by 222grammy

This is the perfect summer salad and so tasty. I substituted white balsamic for white vinegar. Sooo good

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2012 by terber72

Wonderful recipe, everyone loved it

Reviewed on May. 26, 2012 by justsimp

Surprisingly, my husband loved the recipe. I didn't have white wine vinegar, so I used red wine vinegar, but it came out great just the same. Recipe is a keeper for warm summer cooking.

Reviewed on May. 25, 2012 by Ellysia2

Wonderfuly easy I used black olives instead just great!

 
 
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