Spinach Poppy Seed Pasta Salad
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
12 cups
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 454 g rotini pasta (I use the catelli "smart" one as it's a lot better for you. full box, around 6 cups cooked i think)
- 1⁄2 small red onion
- 2 small bell peppers, red
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves (I like pre-washed baby spinach)
- 3⁄4 cup low-fat feta (smoked mozza would be good too, any sharp dry cheese)
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for the dressing
- 1⁄2 cup light mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons splenda artificial sweetener (or use real sugar)
directions
- Cook the pasta al dente and run under cold water to stop it cooking.
- While that's on the stove chop your red peppers and onions, crumble the feta, and whip the dressing together in a mixing cup.
- Stir together in a big bowl, serve immediately or let the spinach wilt and have leftovers the next day. I like this with a simple bread and cheese side for a light lunch add a bottle of wine for the perfect summer picnic.
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I live in new westminster, bc. I'm currently doing tech support for a living but I may be moving on to something more rewarding soon. I have two giant cats. I like to cook and bake. I have a passion for healing craft. I'll be starting my first garden in the spring. and I can't think of anything else interesting right now.