Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomatoes,
Peas and Honey Dijon Dressing
(makes 4 servings)
Main Ingredients:
6 ounces bow-tie pasta
2 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios (optional)
Honey-Dijon dressing (recipe follows)
Honey Dijon Dressing ingredients:
2 tablespoons honey
2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions then drain in a colander.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, spinach, tomatoes and peas with the pasta.
3. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the dressing and mix well.
4. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss well to coat.
5. Serve with pistachios garnished on top.
Reprinted with permission by Public Health - Seattle & King County
(makes 4 servings)
Main Ingredients:
6 ounces bow-tie pasta
2 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios (optional)
Honey-Dijon dressing (recipe follows)
Honey Dijon Dressing ingredients:
2 tablespoons honey
2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions then drain in a colander.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, spinach, tomatoes and peas with the pasta.
3. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the dressing and mix well.
4. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss well to coat.
5. Serve with pistachios garnished on top.
Reprinted with permission by Public Health - Seattle & King County
