Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Walnuts and Feta Chees

Name: Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Walnuts and Feta Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound whole-wheat fusilli or other spiral shaped pasta; 1/2 cup walnuts; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach leaves; 2 tablespoons walnut oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 clove of garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon); 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; salt; freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 pound whole-wheat fusilli or other spiral shaped pasta
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove of garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt
freshly ground black pepper

1
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
2
Drain the pasta, rinse it under cold water, and put it in the refrigerator to chill.
3
In a dry saute pan toast the walnuts over a medium-high flame until they are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Set the walnuts aside to cool then chop them coarsely.
5
In a large bowl, toss together the chilled pasta, walnuts, feta cheese, onion, and spinach.
6
In a small bowl whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic and mustard.
7
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
8
Season with salt and pepper.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound whole-wheat fusilli or other spiral shaped pasta, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup diced red onion, and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Walnuts and Feta Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Walnuts and Feta Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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