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Spinach Pasta Salad

Here's our favorite Spinach Pasta Salad recipe! This pesto pasta salad includes spinach, pasta, creamy pesto dressing, and parmesan.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 216kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the mini penne according to the instructions on the package. Rinse with cold water and drain.
  • Mix together pesto and mayonnaise.
  • Put the baby spinach in a large bowl. Add the cooked penne, creamy pesto, and parmesan. Stir until coated.

Notes

Note 1: Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Note 2: Make Ahead

When making this salad ahead of time, for the best results, keep the dressing and salad separate until closer to serving time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1928IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg
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