Spinach and Tomato Pasta Salad

By ruhroh

Ingredients

• 8 oz small pasta, such as ditalini or orzo
• 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• 16 oz grape tomatoes
• 4 c baby spinach
• 2 T capers, drained
• 1/4 t black pepper
• 2 T Parmesan or Manchego cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions until it is al dente (firm to bite). While the pasta is cooking, place spinach, feta, and capers in a large bowl. Before draining pasta, add 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid to the mixture; toss to combine. Place the tomatoes in the bottom of a colander. Once pasta is cooked, drain it over the tomatoes for a quick blanch. Toss tomatoes and pasta with the spinach mixture. Season with black pepper and garnish with shredded cheese.