This has been my go to pasta salad for years. This dish was born back when I was in college! So it’s a classic that everyone always enjoys. It’s perfect to bring to a pot luck or any backyard party. I like it because you can make it ahead of time and even once you toss the dressing in- it holds up well.
The ingredients are simple and easy to throw together. I cook up some penne pasta throw in tender baby spinach, toasted sliced almonds, green onions, fresh basil tossed with my homemade soy-ginger vinaigrette. Thats it! I hope you give it a try!
Pasta Salad with Spinach tossed with Soy Ginger Vinaigrette
This is the perfect pasta salad to take to any backyard party. Baby spinach and penne pasta tossed with a soy-ginger vinaigrette will be loved by everyone.
Ingredients
- 16 oz (1 box) Penne pasta
- 1 bag baby spinach
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4-1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade (cut into thin strips)
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and drizzle lightly with olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking together. Let cool and set aside
2. Toast almonds in a dry pan until golden brown about 3-5 minutes. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
3. Make dressing! Whisk together in a bowl: soy sauce, rice vinegar, dried basil, honey, garlic and ginger. While whisking, slowly add extra virgin olive oil whisk until fully combined.
4. In a large bowl add cooled pasta, spinach, green onions, almonds and basil. Add dressing and toss.
5. Serve!
Notes
- You can also make the vinaigrette in a mason jar. Put all the ingredients inside the jar. Screw on the lid tightly and shake vigourously until fully combined.
