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Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

A vibrant and flavorful Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad that combines chewy pasta, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh greens, and salty feta cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Rotini or Fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped
  • 2 cups Fresh baby spinach or arugula
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese or mozzarella pearls
  • 1/4 cup Toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup Reserved oil from the tomato jar
  • 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, chop sun-dried tomatoes and toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together reserved tomato oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drain pasta and rinse under cool water. Transfer to a large bowl.
  5. Pour dressing over pasta and toss to coat. Add chopped tomatoes, spinach, and toasted pine nuts. Gently fold in feta and basil.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, keep fresh greens separate until serving to prevent wilting. This salad can be made a day in advance for deeper flavors.