Italian Pasta and Spinach Salad
4 servings
45 minutes
This Italian salad with pasta and spinach is a true symphony of flavors, combining the freshness of greens, the juiciness of tomatoes, and the tenderness of mozzarella. It draws from Mediterranean culinary traditions where pasta and vegetables are essential elements of the meal. Dressed with aromatic olive oil, white wine vinegar, and herbs, the salad gains a light tanginess and refined freshness. Its texture is an amazing balance of soft pasta and crunchy spinach, while garlic and oregano add a spicy note. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, pairing well with a glass of white wine or refreshing lemonade. The simplicity of preparation makes it an excellent choice for a quick yet exquisite dish. This salad is an ode to Italian cuisine where each combination of ingredients awakens the taste of summer sun and warm evenings by the coast.
1
Boil the pasta until cooked, drain in a colander, and rinse under cold running water.
- Pasta: 2.5 glasss
2
To prepare the dressing, combine all ingredients (except spinach, cheese, and pasta) in a large deep bowl and whisk lightly, then add the tomatoes.
- Onion: 1 head
- White wine vinegar: 0.3 glass
- Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
- Freshly chopped oregano leaves: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Cherry tomatoes: 2 glasss
3
Place the pasta in a bowl with tomatoes, add spinach, and mix everything well.
- Pasta: 2.5 glasss
- Cherry tomatoes: 2 glasss
- Spinach: 180 g
4
Chill in the refrigerator for 5–10 minutes.
5
Sprinkle the pasta salad with cheese before serving.
- Mozzarella cheese: 120 g