SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Ingredients

• 6 cups Farfalle pasta
• 3/4 cup sliced red pepper
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2/3 cup shredded fresh basil
• 2 cups lightly packed fresh spinach
• 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• DRESSING:
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large clove garlic, minced

Directions

Cook pasta until firm but tender. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain again very well.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Add pasta, red pepper, onions, feta cheese and half of the shredded basil; toss gently. Stack spinach leaves and roll up tightly; cut crosswise into thin strips. Add to salad along with tomatoes and remaining basil; toss gently.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
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SPINACH PASTA SALAD