Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad

Olives, feta, spinach, and cherry tomatoes bring Greek-inspired flavor to this easy pasta salad made with corkscrew-shaped gemelli pasta.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 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
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• ¾ medium English cucumber, peeled and diced
• ½ large red onion, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Transfer gemelli to a large bowl. Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumber, and red onion. Toss with dressing and serve.