Gluten Free Cucumber and Feta Spinach Pasta Salad
 
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This Gluten Free Cucumber and Feta Spinach Pasta Salad is a tangy twist on your ordinary pasta salad, combining flavors from your favorite Italian and Greek Salads. Plus it stays good for days in the fridge!
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Recipe type: Pasta
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 box Barilla brand gluten free Rotini noodles (12 oz.)
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1½ cup packed spinach leaves
  • ½ cup pasta water
Directions
  1. Cook pasta al dente in salted water according to directions, reserving ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta is cooking, begin making dressing. In a food processor or blender, combine white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, sugar, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, salt, pepper, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, garlic, and onion powder. Blend until smooth. Slowly add in olive oil at low speed. Set aside.
  3. Prepare vegetables by dicing tomatoes, cubing cucumbers, and draining olives.
  4. Once pasta is done cooking, reserve ½ cup water and drain the rest. Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl. Pour ¾ of dressing over pasta and stir to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes, olives, and pasta water. Stir to coat.
  5. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours or until cold. Stir in cucumbers and olives before serving. Add more dressing if needed.*
Notes
*Keep leftover dressing in case you need to add more to the pasta as it chills. Gluten free pasta tends to absorb more liquid, so you may need to add more dressing before serving.
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakesgf.com/gluten-free-cucumber-and-feta-spinach-pasta-salad/