Spinach Penne Salad Recipes

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH & TOMATOES

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A tasty pasta salad brought to life with a delicious combination of olive oil, white wine vinegar, rosemary, thyme, garlic, oregano and basil, tossed with fresh spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
9 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
2 ounces spinach leaves
9 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces light mozzarella cheese, torn
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Mix the oil, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, garlic granules, oregano, basil and salt together in a large bowl. Add the cooked pasta and spinach, toss to coat well.
Add the tomatoes and cheeses and mix well.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS-SPINACH PASTA SALAD

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Fresh spinach, crunchy cashews and penne pasta are tossed with roasted asparagus to create this delightful spring salad. -Kathleen Lucas, Trumbull, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta
3/4 cup chopped green onions
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring after 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain., For dressing, combine onions, vinegar and soy sauce in a blender; cover and process. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam., In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese.

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PENNE, SPINACH, ASPARAGUS AND CASHEW SALAD

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One of my favorite summer fares. This recipe is from a 1997 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. Very wonderful mix of flavors. Use the dressing to taste. You may need to make either more dressing or more pasta, depending on the strength you want it.

Provided by gobruijns

Categories Penne

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 lbs penne or 1 1/2 lbs rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup green onion, sliced
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (6 ounce) package Baby Spinach
1 cup roasted cashews, salted, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes.
Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to small bowl. Cool.
Add pasta to same pot and cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
Transfer pasta to very large bowl.
Toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Cool.
Blend cup oil, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce in blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. (Asparagus, pasta and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
Pour dressing over pasta.
Add asparagus, spinach and cashews; toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.2, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 262.7, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.2

PENNE, SPINACH, ASPARAGUS AND CASHEW SALAD

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Categories Salad Leafy Green Nut Pasta Side Quick & Easy Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds penne or rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup sliced green onions
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 6-ounce package baby spinach
1 cup (about 4 ounces) salted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to small bowl. Cool. Add pasta to same pot and cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer pasta to very large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Cool.
Blend cup oil, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce in blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. (Asparagus, pasta and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.) Pour dressing over pasta. Add asparagus, spinach and cashews; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

SPINACH PENNE SALAD

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This healthy recipe will shine as is, or double the vinaigrette and use half to marinate and grill chicken breasts if you want to add a protein. Slice and add to the salad. -Benice Silver, Carmel, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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