Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad

This Greek-inspired gemelli pasta salad recipe features corkscrew shaped pasta, olives, feta, spinach, and tomatoes, tossed in a red wine vinaigrette.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 424 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta
• 3 cups firmly packed baby spinach leaves
• 1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.5 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• 0.75 medium English cucumber, peeled and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gemelli pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again.

Step 3

Transfer gemelli to a large bowl; add spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives. Toss salad with vinaigrette until evenly coated.