SPINACH-TOMATO PASTA SALAD

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Very flavorful with the crunch of toasted pine nuts. This one I copied after trying some at a local deli. It turned out great. Try it, you'll be making this often!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h18m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces tri-color radiatore pasta, uncooked (or other tricolor pasta, such as bow-ties, etc.)
3 ounces baby spinach leaves
3 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup small caper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons vegan sugar (or granulated sugar)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al-dente; drain.
  • Cut tomatoes in a thin slice (julienne) and place in a salad bowl, along with pasta, spinach leaves, pine nuts, and capers; mix well.
  • Stir together olive oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper and pour over salad, tossing to mix and coat evenly.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to combine flavors, and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 734.1, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 4.5

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