Side dishe for 8
Spinach Pasta Salad
$2.59for 425 minServes 8
This pasta salad combines tender orecchiette, spinach, tomatoes, feta, and a lemon herb dressing for a fresh side dish.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price | |
| Canned tomatoes, 12 oz$0.08/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.96Typical price | |
| Red onions, 0.1 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.17Typical price | |
| Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.11Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.19 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesBack to schoolSummer
Typical price
$0.65 per serving$2.59 for 4
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Ingredients
- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 1/2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
- 3/8 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the orecchiette for 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it with cool water until no longer hot.
- Toss the pasta with the spinach, tomatoes, red onion, and dressing.
- Fold in the feta and chill or serve after 2 to 3 minutes of resting.
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