SPINACH AND PASTA SALAD

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This one is for you spinach lovers out there! I don't like spinach but this vivid combination of colors, tastes and textures complements each other. Serve this salad as a side dish or easy main dish. .

Provided by Kaccy G.

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 ounce) package cut pastas linguine
7 ounces refrigerated basil pesto
5 cups shredded fresh spinach leaves
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 cup halved thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • COOK linguine according to package directions.
  • Rinse and drain.
  • COMBINE pasta, spinach, tomato, onion and pine nuts in large bowl.
  • COMBINE pesto, lemon juice and salt in small bowl.
  • Add to pasta mixture; toss well.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 198.9, Carbohydrate 87.6, Fiber 24.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 18.6

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