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Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad

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Embrace Greek flavors with this delectable pasta salad inspired by Greece!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 8
Calories 424 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dressing:

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Salad:

  • 1 (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta
  • 3 cups firmly packed baby spinach leaves
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • ¾ medium English cucumber, peeled and diced
  • ½ large red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again.
  • Transfer gemelli to a large bowl. Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumber, and red onion. Toss with dressing and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad
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