SPINACH, FETA PASTA SALAD

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Kelly loves this salad. This is great not only with spinach but with any other lettuce you like. I find it best not to put in the dressing and whatever lettuce or spinach you are using right before serving. This is great with sliced chicken or steak on top.

Provided by Ellen Schenker @schenkere

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box(es) farfalle pasta
2 package(s) baby spinach (washed)
1/2 - red onion sliced thin
1 can(s) sliced black olives
1 can(s) chick peas (optional)
1 - container cherry tomatoes halved
1 1/2 cup(s) crumpled feta
1 cup(s) good olive oil
1/2 cup(s) red wine vinegar
1 - 2 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard (more or less to your preference)
1-2 tablespoon(s) oregano (to your preference)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta al'dente and submerge in cold water to prevent it from getting mushy. Drain.
  • In a large bowl add all ingredients except for the dressing (if you are serving later keep out the spinach also).
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard and oregano. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Pour over pasta and spinach and toss well. Check to see if you need salt. The feta adds salt to it. Put some cherry tomatoes on top for garnish.
  • Sometimes I make this the night before a party but I leave out the spinach leaves and dressing. I put them in just before serving and then put tomatoes on top.

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