6.22.2011

summer pasta salad


we've been so busy the last couple weeks we haven't been to the grocery store since before memorial day! but now that we're done traveling for a bit and it's officially summer i'm excited to stock up on some fresh summer goodies this weekend and get back to cooking. 

one thing i love for the summer is pasta salad and this one is a favorite of the bf and mine. its super easy and goes with just about anything.





  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) package feta cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups of grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 handfuls of spinach
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil


1- boil water and add pasta of your choosing. i love bowtie or penne.
2- chop up onion, halve cherry tomatoes and cube feta cheese (crumbled works too but i love the bigger bites you can get from the feta block)
3- put tomatoes and onions in bowl, add two handfuls of spinach leaves and mix with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
4- drain pasta and let cool before mixing with veggies
5- top with feta cheese and enjoy! 

12 comments:

  1. Sounds and looks yummy! I think I am going to have to make this salad this week! Thanks for the recipe!

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  2. Mmm I love pasta salad too - I usually use the spirals soo good!

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  3. these are my FAVORITE kind of recipes, the easy and healthy kind! i will totally make this - once I get to the store, of course...I've been slacking seriously in that area of my life.

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  4. That past looks delicious!
    I need to try it ;)

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  5. Mmmm I'm totally making this tonight! You just reminded me how much I love pasta salad.

    I always get excited when I see vegetarian recipes on food blogs! Most of the things people write about I can't eat :(

    Sarah

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  6. Yum-this looks delicious, and reminds me of a cold pasta dish my parents make in the summer!

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  7. Love this recipe!! It looks easy & tasty, my two faves when it comes to cooking and SO perfect for a busy week. Can't wait to try it, hope your having a fabulous week. xx veronika

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  8. Ooooh, this looks amazing -- I love when something is both simple and delicious!
    xo Josie
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  9. this looks delecious....m hungry now.....
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  10. I made this last weekend (minus the onion and with whole wheat pasta) and it was such an easy, fresh and lovely meal. Thanks for the recipe, I'll can tell it will be a summer staple!

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