CANNELLINI SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Cannellini Spinach Pasta Salad image

Virgie Praglowski of Torrance, California puts a hearty spin on spinach salad with the addition of white beans and pasta shells in her pretty side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
3 cups small shell pasta, cooked and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, pasta and beans. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges