Spinach Penne Salad

I'm super behind adding recipes to my blog. Mostly because I'm not OCD'ing about cooking and sharing those recipes with you.

Every now and then I cook.  Several months ago I made this for some gathering, or maybe it was just my brother coming over. Either way it was delicious AND low-cal.  The recipe says it's just 327 calories for 1.5 cups of salad - which isn't a lot of salad, but just enough for a side dish. I served this with grilled chicken breasts along the side.

Spinach Penne Salad
Recipe from Taste of Home
Serves 10

Photo by Taste of Home

Dressing:

• 1/2 c olive oil
• 1/2 c white wine vinegar
• 1/3 c grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 T Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

 

Mix all together. Set aside.

Salad:

• 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
• 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 3/4 c (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c sliced ripe or Greek olives

 

Cook pasta according to package. Drain, rinse under cold water. Add to all the ingredients for salad, dress with dressing prior to serving.