Saturday, April 28, 2012

Italian Pasta Salad


It's just about salad season and this is a super easy one!  I often have a lot of spinach on hand so I'm always looking for new ways to use it... rather than in smoothies and regular green salads (the two most common ways I use it.) 

Italian Pasta Salad

8 oz. bowtie pasta
Several handfuls of spinach
1 small head of broccoli, cut into small pieces
1-2 tomatoes, diced
3 string cheeses, cut into pieces OR part of a block of Mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes

Dressing:
I used a packet of Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix and made it according to package directions but you could use any Italian dressing.

Cook noodles and add broccoli pieces to pot for last 1-2 minutes of cooking time.  Drain and rinse in cold water.  Put in bowl along with spinach, tomatoes and cheese.  Coat liberally with dressing and toss.  Serve!

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