Sign up to the GoodTo Newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information about how to do this, and how we hold your data, please see our privacy policy
Thank you for signing up to . You will receive a verification email shortly.
There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.
This pasta salad with spinach and a simple garlic and chilli dressing only takes half an hour to whip up. Light and healthy, it's perfect for summery dinners outside
Ingredients
- 500g farfalle or spiral pasta
- 3 spring onions
- 50g sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
- 1kg spinach, stalks trimmed and leaves shredded
- 50g pine nuts, toasted
- 1 tbsp chopped oregano
- 60ml olive oil
- 1 tsp sliced chilli
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Allow to cool, then transfer to a large salad bowl.
- Trim the spring onions and thinly slice diagonally. Add to the pasta with the tomato, spinach, pine nuts and oregano.
- To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, chilli, garlic and some salt and pepper in a small screw-top jar and shake well. Pour the dressing over the top of the salad and toss well to combine.
Top Tip for making Pasta salad with garlic and chilli dressing
This would be really nice the next day in lunchboxes, so cook up some extra and save it for a quick and easy lunch

Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodTo is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Greek-style stuffed chicken and salad
Greek-style stuffed chicken is made with spinach and feta and a mixed veg salad for a healthy dinner that's just 313 calories and ready in 30 mins
By Jessica Dady • Published
-
Slimming World fruity pasta salad
This fresh, citrusy pasta salad makes a delicious light lunch and is ideal picnic food. A fruity pasta by Slimming World with orange, apples, and grapes...
By Slimming World • Published
-
Beef and beetroot salad
This beef and beetroot salad matches juicy succulent stead with chargrilled vegetables and inky dark beetroot to make one of the tastiest salads around.
By Jessica Dady • Published
-
The Hummingbird Bakery vanilla cupcakes
These Hummingbird Bakery vanilla cupcakes are topped with candy-coloured vanilla frosting and sprinkles...
By Jessica Dady • Published
-
Roasted spatchcock chicken
Roasted spatchcock chicken is quicker and easier than your usual roast bird. It's ideal for cooking on the BBQ...
By Jessica Dady • Published
-
Black Forest gateau
Our Black Forest gateau has a rich, luxurious chocolate sponge sandwiched with freshly whipped cream and topped with sweet cherries...
By Jessica Dady • Published
-
The Queen’s dinner table rule means this everyday essential isn’t ‘allowed’ for her royal relatives
The Queen reportedly prefers a more 'formal' approach to mealtimes and prioritises traditional etiquette with her nearest and nearest...
By Emma Shacklock • Published
-
The Queen's strange pasta rule that Princess Charlotte breaks
By Kudzai Chibaduki • Published
-
This 11p lunch is perfect for saving money as living costs rise
By Kudzai Chibaduki • Published