Spinach Pasta Salad

Prep Time:  10 min    Cook Time 10-12 min

Serves 10

Perfect Partner: Grilled Balsamic/Greek Chicken

Ingredients:
8 oz. bowtie/rotini/penne pasta

6 T. EVOO

1/4 c. red wine vinegar

3 cloves minced garlic

1 t. ground mustard (optional)

1 t. salt

1 t. freshly ground black pepper

4 c. baby spinach

1/2 small red onion sliced

2 c. grape tomatoes, halved or quartered

1/2 c. parmesan cheese 

3 oz. salami, diced (optional)

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse in cold water until completely cool, and strain.
2. Whisk together EVOO, red wine vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper until emulsified.
3. Add pasta, spinach, red onion, tomatoes cheese (and optional salami) to a large bowl. If not serving immediately, add the spinach just before serving, otherwise it will wilt.
4. Pour liquid mixture over pasta and mix together.