Description
Spinach Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad delivers a creamy, refreshing twist on classic pasta salads, perfect for summer picnics or quick weeknight meals. Al dente pasta mingles with crisp baby spinach, smoky mozzarella cubes, and a bright lemon‑olive oil vinaigrette, while grated parmesan adds savory depth. Ready in under 30 minutes, this vibrant side serves four and stays delicious chilled, making it ideal for potlucks, lunch boxes, or a light dinner accompaniment. Add lemon zest for more flavor!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup smoked mozzarella
- diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, diced smoked mozzarella, and chopped spinach.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss gently.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan on top and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
- For extra brightness, add a pinch of lemon zest to the dressing. The salad can be made a day ahead
- keep dressing separate until just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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