Description
A bright, fresh pasta salad perfect for summer. Citrus vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts add extra flavor.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 227 g (8 oz) bow tie pasta {farfalle}
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) fresh chopped spinach
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lightly toasted pine nuts
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 small clove garlic (grated or minced)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle until al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the pan often, until lightly golden. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
- Make the citrus vinaigrette: in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, grated orange zest, orange juice, white balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic until emulsified. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the chopped spinach, sliced kalamata olives, and crumbled feta to the bowl with the pasta. Pour the vinaigrette over everything and toss gently to combine.
- Scatter the toasted pine nuts on top. Serve at room temperature or chilled. This salad holds up well for potlucks and can be made a few hours ahead.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the vinaigrette.
- If you don’t have pine nuts, substitute with toasted slivered almonds or walnuts.
- To prevent the pasta salad from becoming soggy, add the dressing just before serving or store the dressing separately and toss right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 10