Spinach and Tomato Pasta Salad

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
8 oz small pasta, such as ditalini or orzo8 oz feta cheese, crumbled16 oz grape tomatoes4 c Fresh Express Baby Spinach2 T capers, drained1/4 t black pepper2 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.
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 267.2
  • 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

Member Reviews
  • GO_ROBIN
     A good starting place, but there was definitely something missing. Needed seasoning and some type of dressing. Maybe vinegar or lemon juice with a little olive oil. - 10/6/09
  • CHILOVERINAZ
     I loved this recipe but I did make alot of changes. Added shrimp, dijon mustard, lemon olive oil, red wine vinegar. Yummy, it ended up being one of my favorites. I will be making it again I think I will try it next time with crab - 11/16/09
  • WOODMOM
     Delicious! Also have made it with sauteed asparagus and chopped Roma tomatoes and served hot. - 8/18/09
  • LINDS110
     I thought this was kind of bland. I might try substituting fresh basil for some of the spinach if I make it again. - 9/1/09
  • SWINGGEORGE
     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
  • TANNERSMOM7
     FABULOUS! Now THIS is a salad I can get into! I love the "more salad" approach! - 8/18/09
  • THE_VALKYRIE
     I used to make this with a drizzle of lemon or garlic olive oil over it, now I just do a squeeze of lemon unless I'm low on fat for the day. - 11/19/09
  • JUSTYNA7
     My first time trying orzo and I'm told there is whole wheat orzo now? Chef Meg taste testing party hit for feta lovers. Great lunch to pack. Could have had even more spinache.
    2 cup servings make a nice balanced meal. - 11/16/09
  • CLS1954
     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
  • MEHOPEFUL2
     Ill add some greek olives and a little of the oil it come in! Yum! - 3/12/10
  • LFPELTZ
     This is great! Even my pickiest eater (5 year old) had 2 helpings (I put a little bit of Ranch on his portions). - 8/18/09
  • MRSBRYAN515
     Can't wait to get home & try it tonight. Might sub some chopped kalamatta olives for the capers. LOVE Greek-influenced dishes like this. Keep 'em coming! - 1/14/10
  • DIGBOI
     Awesome, this is so simple and delicious - 7/31/09
  • ADELAIDEGEN
     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
  • SCHMETTERLING
     I really didn't like this recipe, in fact I threw it away. Its just a personal prefrence. The Feta cheese is really over powering, I think I added to much Spinach. And it was kind of bland for me. Just my opinion though! :) - 8/26/09
  • FIDESVIVA
     This is fast and easy and TASTY! Definitely a keeper. I made mine with only 6 ounces of feta, because my grocery only sold it in that size, and it was good that way. - 8/20/09
  • JEANNETTE59
     Love anything with spinach and feta. Definitely use whole wheat flour. I used fat free feta and will make tonight with gorganzola. - 3/27/10
  • MAUREENIE1
     This is a very simple and healthy meal. I found it good on it's own. My husband drizzled a bit of balsamic vinegar on it and gave it a bit of a zing! - 3/21/10
  • COVINGTON69
     I was wondering what i could do with some extra spinach I had in the fridge. Awesome! - 3/5/10
  • NGAIBRUCE
     Any pasta dish requires proper spicing (garlic and chillies). Anchovies are nice, also olives and capers! - 2/19/10
  • DEBBIEK60
     A great way to use my garden grape tomatoes. Thanks - 8/23/09
  • LSIG14
     I agree with several other raters. I made it exactly as the recipe said, but after tasting, I added a little Lite Italian Dressing. Oil and vinegar with some spices would've worked as well. Really needed something but good starting place!
    - 8/4/12
  • LUPOPAZZESCO
     Yum. Yum, yum yum!!! Tried it tonight. LOVED IT. will fast become a dish in my regular rotation! - 8/18/09
  • SILVERSHYNELD
     sounds amazing! its going on next week's grocery list! - 8/18/09
  • I_AM_EEVIE
     I'm SO excited to see a picture that reflects the ingredients! It looks delicious! I'll rate after trying! Based on ingredients and picture, its at least a 4! - 8/4/12



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