CAPRESE SPINACH PASTA SALAD

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I've always like caprese salad, but had never thought to add spinach. Wow! It's so good. Next time I make this, I may add some grilled chicken too. This will be great at your next cookout! We used a 4 oz. can of sliced black olives and it was just enough.

Provided by Glenda Moore

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 sprig(s) basil, any flavor
4 small tomatoes, fresh
1 bunch spinach, fresh
3 +/- slice mozzarella cheese, good quality chopped
1sm bunch black olives, crushed slightly
1 c pasta, cooked, and cooled
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin (use the best you can afford))

Steps:

  • 1. Cook 1 cup of pasta per box directions. Once cooked, cool completely.
  • 2. Dice tomatoes in bowl add spinach, mozzarella, black olives. Chop the basil and add to ingredients.
  • 3. When cooled add the pasta. Toss, drizzle olive oil over the top and toss again.

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