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Pine Nuts Pasta Salad is popular, flavorful and easy.
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5 from 6 votes

Pine Nuts Pasta Salad

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

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces small shell pasta
  • 3 ounces spinach leaves , ½ of a 6 ounce package
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice , about ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup tarragon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 ounce sun dried tomatoes , packed in oil
  • 3 in scallions , sliced small discs
  • ¼ 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: 1Serving | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1425IU | Vitamin C: 10.3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg