How many calories are in Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives?
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives has about 507 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives is a Salads international recipe with 507 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
507 kcal
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1
Protein
14.5 g
About This Recipe
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives is a salads recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around pasta, spinach, and tomato.
Like most enduring salads recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 507 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 15 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Boil the pasta in salted water following the instructions on the package for approximately 10-12 minutes.
With 30 seconds left, add the spinach leaves.
Remove, drain and cool under running water for a few minutes.
Simultaneously, cut the olives in half and cut the tomato into medium pieces. You can also use sliced cherry tomatoes.
In a bowl place the spinach leaves, tomato, cheese (white/fresh, mozzarella or ricotta), olives and pasta.
For the dressing: Mix the mustard, olive oil, lemon juice and stevia in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing on the salad and mix well before serving.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe is lighter on nutrient density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
507
Protein
14.5g
Carbs
46.7g
Fat
15.1g
Fiber
4.6g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives has about 507 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 15 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Pasta for a gluten-free equivalent and use a plant-based version of Cheese. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives is best enjoyed fresh and does not freeze well, since its texture changes once thawed. Keep it in the fridge and eat it within a day or two instead.
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives is usually served cold or at room temperature, so it rarely needs reheating. If you prefer it warm, heat it gently and briefly so it does not overcook.
Yes. Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Pasta. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Sweet Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomato, Cheese and Olives higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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