

Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 267.1
- Total Fat: 8.9 g
- Cholesterol: 35.0 mg
- Sodium: 559.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 12.0 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Spinach and Tomato Pasta Salad (Chef Meg's Makeover) calories by ingredient
Spinach and Tomato Pasta Salad (Chef Meg's Makeover)
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
Introduction
Most pasta salads are heavy on the pasta and light on everything else. This version, which can be served warm or cold, includes a hefty portion of vegetables--both spinach and tomatoes. Most pasta salads are heavy on the pasta and light on everything else. This version, which can be served warm or cold, includes a hefty portion of vegetables--both spinach and tomatoes.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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8 oz small pasta, such as ditalini or orzo
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
16 oz grape tomatoes
4 c baby spinach
2 T capers, drained
1/4 t black pepper
2 T Parmesan or Manchego cheese, shredded
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions until it is al dente (firm to bite). While the pasta is cooking, place spinach, feta, and capers in a large bowl. Before draining pasta, add 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid to the mixture; toss to combine. Place the tomatoes in the bottom of a colander. Once pasta is cooked, drain it over the tomatoes for a quick blanch. Toss tomatoes and pasta with the spinach mixture. Season with black pepper and garnish with shredded cheese.
Makes six-2 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEF_MEG.
Makes six-2 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEF_MEG.
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Love it! I didn't have any capers, so I put in some sun dried tomatoes. I also couldn't find orzo, so we used little alphabet pasta! I added some lemon juice for a little acid, and used lots and lots of ground pepper because I love it. Came out really good and my husband stole my leftovers! - 2/7/10
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Great start, but I agree with many of our friends here—it needs something more. I make an olive oil/fancy vinegar (whatever I happen to have—balsamic, etc.) dressing with a dash of Italian herbs (basil, oregano, etc.), a few sliced olives, and that does it for me without adding a lot more calories. - 7/13/10
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i have expiremented with these types of flavours before as i'm learning how to cook. though i usually use ravioli (pasta pillows with filling) to add another flavour e.g. beef, instead of orzo. i also add a little shredded fresh basil, some lemon and olive oil and let every one add thier own pepper. - 6/2/10
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Definitely something I am trying for my hubby and me. (To the one who threw their's away - Next time, take to work and let others try it. Anything I do not like, I always offer it up to my fellow workers :) Usually it's a bigger hit for them, than my household!! :) Had a few recipe requests too.) - 8/5/12
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We loved it! I added 2-3 tsp of Lawry's coarse seasoned pepper; I only had 4 oz of Feta, so I doubled the fresh grated parmesan cheese; and, the grape tomatoes only came in a 10.5 oz container, so we were a little short on the amount listed for the recipe. This 'yum' pasta accompanied grilled salmon - 7/6/12
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From a chef's point of view this recipe is not well balanced. Change the feta from regular to fat free. Saute 1/2 cup diced onions in 1T olive oil. Whisk that with 2T balsamic vinegar, 1T lemon juice and another T of olive oil. Add a dash of red pepper, a pinch of sea salt, and toss with the salad. - 7/27/11
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This is our favorite. I omit the parmesan and add additional vegies i.e. onions, pepers, etc. and some spices such as cilantro, cumin, red peppers flakes--whatever's in the house. Top it with a little grilled chicken or beef or black bean and corn and you're good-to-go for a complete meal. - 7/21/11
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I have been making something similiar for years and everyone loves it. I saute the tomatoes in olive oil and garlic first then add the spinach until just wilted and serve pver whole wheat pasta and add feta cheese. Saute'ng the tomatoes and some garlic in olive oil really bring out the flavors. - 1/21/11
















