PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND MOZZARELLA

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From Chowhound. The briny flavor of olives combines with creamy mozzarella and a tangy vinaigrette for a pasta salad that's a shoo-in for everything from brown-bag lunches to summer picnics.

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Time 25m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb orecchiette or 1 lb short pasta, such as rotini
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and cut into small dice
3 ounces Baby Spinach, thoroughly washed and dried (about 4 cups)
1 1/2 cups kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to the package directions, or until al dente. Drain, then rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Transfer pasta to a large bowl and add mozzarella, spinach, olives, and Parmesan. Toss to combine.
  • In a separate, nonreactive bowl, combine vinegar, salt, and pepper. While whisking constantly, slowly add oil by pouring in a thin stream down the side of the bowl. Whisk until completely incorporated.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss until pasta is coated. Taste, adjust seasoning as desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 1337.3, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 25.4

Ruwaifa Hussain
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have any mozzarella cheese. Can I use another type of cheese instead?


Hridoy_Khan_31_Official
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a very healthy dish.


xyz media
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I'm not a fan of olives, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still very good!


Emily Strickland
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra lemon juice and salt, and that helped a lot.


Sascha Seebeck
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Yum! This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of spinach, olives, and mozzarella.


Mojisola Banjoko
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a gluten-free pasta and it turned out great. The dressing is also very good.


Cee Cee
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. I will definitely be making this again.


Randy McAbee
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful! It's the perfect dish for a summer party or potluck. I love the combination of spinach, olives, and mozzarella, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.


Podius Divatus
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this pasta salad! The dressing is so good, and the spinach actually adds a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharjeel Ahmad Sharjeel
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. I used rotini pasta instead of penne, and it turned out great! The dressing is delicious, and the spinach, olives, and mozzarella add a nice touch.


PROVASH SARKER
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sorifshk Sorifshk
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This pasta salad is a summer staple at our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love the combination of spinach, olives, and mozzarella, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.