SPINACH PASTA SALAD Serves 6
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 wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large clove garlic, minced
Cook pasta until firm but tender.
Drain and rinse under cold water; drain again very well.
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.
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