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    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad

    Published: May 18, 2016. Last Updated: May 19, 2020 by: Ginny McMeans

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    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad is popular, flavorful and easy. Great for a side dish or picnicking. Toasted Pine Nuts are readily available and this vinaigrette takes it over the top.

    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad is popular, flavorful and easy. Great for a side dish, picnicking and camping. Toasted pine nuts are readily available and this vinaigrette brings it all over the top.

    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad is popular, flavorful and easy. Great for a side dish or picnicking and this vinaigrette takes it over the top.

    The weather is starting to warm up and my mind is starting to dine al fresco. My mind and I have a lot of fun together. Dreaming up easy meals to eat outside is one of my favorite things to do.

    Are you thinking of picnics, swimming, camping, parties, relaxing and playing? Well, this recipe will fit into all of those scenarios. It packs well so it can go on all of your adventures or you can serve it at home as a side dish. I love a great pasta salad, like this one, for my lunch.

    And ... since we just sold our house and have no idea where we're going, we need recipes just like this one. Something that is easy and satisfying. Perfect for life on the road in a travel trailer. For a little while anyway.

    Whenever we can, we camp in State Parks and National Parks. It is so nice to wake up, step outside and enjoy nature. I try to do all of the cooking outside too. On a grill, a Coleman stove or both. A cast iron skillet works wonderfully over the grill but if I'm boiling water for pasta, then it's the stove.

    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad is going down on this adventure. Maybe more than once. It is simple to make and is also made for easy packability.

    I hope you'll get to serve this to your family and friends. It is comfort food and party food all rolled up as one. Poke your fork into the middle then pull it out for a big bite of flavor.

    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad is popular, flavorful and easy. Great for a side dish or picnicking.

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    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad is popular, flavorful and easy.

    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad

    Ginny McMeans
    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad is popular, flavorful and easy.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Pasta
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 548 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces small shell pasta
    • 3 ounces spinach leaves , Β½ of a 6 ounce package
    • Β½ cup coconut oil
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice , about Β½ lemon
    • ΒΌ cup tarragon vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 3 cloves garlic , minced
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • Β½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Β½ cup toasted pine nuts
    • 2 ounce sun dried tomatoes , packed in oil
    • 3 in scallions , sliced small discs
    • ΒΌ cup homemade vegan parmesan cheese , optional but it sure is good

    Instructions
     

    • Fill a large pot with water, add about a tablespoon of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
    • Stir in the shells pasta and return to a boil.
    • Cook the until the pasta is al dente, usually 8 to 10 minutes. Follow the box directions for the time.
    • Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain and set aside.
    • In a separate small bowl add the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
    • Whisk until well blended.
    • Combine the spinach, drained pasta, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes, scallions and parmesan cheese. Toss.
    • Add the dressing, toss and refrigerate.

    Notes

    Keeps in the fridge up to 5 days.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 548kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 13gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 262mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1425IUVitamin C: 10.3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Pine Nuts Pasta Salad is popular, flavorful and easy.

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    1. Nayna Kanabar

      July 22, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      This salad looks delicious and perfect for lunch as well as serving at barbecues and garden parties.

    2. Jagruti

      July 22, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      I have decided this salad is going to be my tomorrow's lunch!

    3. Anita

      July 22, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and refreshing salad is best for summer times. And for camping in National Parks too πŸ™‚

    4. Ginny McMeans

      July 22, 2017 at 2:46 pm

      You're making me want to be in a national park right now - eating this salad and watching buffalo in Yellowstone πŸ™‚ Where are you Anita?

    5. Erin Clarkson

      July 22, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Simple pasta salads are the best ever! The less dishes, the better too! So very jealous of your camping trip! x

    6. Mindy Fewless

      July 22, 2017 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      This sure does sound delicious and looks great!

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