Spinach, feta, red onion and tomato team up to add lots of flavor to this tasty Spinach Pasta Salad! I used bowl-shaped orecchiette pasta but any shape works great!
Simple Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Tomato
This pretty pasta salad features the totally underrated (yet absolutely amazing!) orecchiette pasta.
With the help from built-in ridges and a perfect little bowl shape, this pasta holds dressings and sauces like a dream and is fabulous for everything from pasta salads to soups to Mac and Cheese.
No orecchiette? No problem! You can use your favorite pasta shape for this salad. Bow-tie pasta, orzo, rotini, elbow, and penne all work great here.
You could even use three-cheese tortellini and be super extra!
serving suggestions
Pasta salad is a party, picnic, and barbecue staple pretty much year-round!
It makes a lovely side dish for veggie burgers, grilled protein/veggies, and always tastes amazing nestled up to a creamy potato salad too. <– Is it weird that I love smushing these two sides together?
Pasta salad is uber customizable too, so feel free to add your favorite extras like cucumber, banana peppers, olives, arugula, etc…
tasty pasta salad dressing options
When it comes to this easy orrechietele pasta salad, you can choose a number of tasty dressing options.
For this recipe I whisked together a Greek inspired vinaigrette featuring olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and spices.
Other tasty options include…
- Easy Lemon Dressing
- Italian Dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- Creamy Caesar Dressing (adds a tasty yet unexpected flavor – we love it with croutons sprinkled on top!)
Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Tomato
Ingredients
- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1-2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
- 1/4-1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
GREEK VINAIGRETTE
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1-2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp dried oregano leaves
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Frist whisk together your dressing. Juice 1 lemon and combine with remaining ingredients in a small mason jar. Secure lid tightly and shake to combine. Shake again before using.
- Prefer a different dressing? Go for it! Bottled dressing can work great in a pinch and this salad also works marvelously with Italian dressing!
- Cook pasta in water via package instructions until tender.
- Drain in a colander and add to a large bowl.
- Combine with spinach, tomato, onion, and feta. Give dressing another shake, pour over salad, and mix well.
- Enjoy as is (I always dig into a bowl right away) or chill before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
If you get a chance to try this spinach pasta salad recipe, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
more tasty pasta salad recipes
- Tortellini Pasta Salad
- Classic Italian Pasta Salad
- Pesto Pasta Salad
- Homestyle Macaroni Salad
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad
What are you waiting for? It’s time to pasta your salad and get ready to party!
Questions & Reviews
Delicious. I had kale in my garden so I switched that up instead of using the spinach. I also added a cucumber and greek olives.
Simple to make and delicious on a hot summer day. Thanks for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Mark!
This is a super easy, fast and delicious recipe!
Oh my goodness! This is the THE BEST recipe I’ve tried in a while. It was the perfect lunch recipe and was so easy to make.
Thank you Sophie!
This tasted so light and refreshing! The perfect summer potluck dish, IMO.
Yay!!! Thank you Justine!