Fresh vegetables and whole grains, with the nutrients and fiber
that they provide, are rightfully promoted as central to a healthful diet. Combine whole wheat pasta with baby spinach
and you’ve got a real winner.
This quick, easy, dinner salad is delicious, nutritious, and
simple to prepare. No excuses!
The recipe provides a large, wholesome dinner for four. It may easily be halved.
Ingredients, salad:
¾ pound whole wheat pasta – rotini, fusilli, or other small shapes
½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
6 oz. crumbled feta cheese
¼ large red onion, chopped (approx. ½ cup)
½ sweet red pepper, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
6 oz. package fresh baby spinach, rinsed and spun dry
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Ingredients,
dressing:
3 Tbs. EVOO
3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Method:
Cook the pasta according to package directions Drain, rinse under cold water, place in a
large bowl with other salad ingredients.
Prepare dressing, whisk ingredients until well mixed, pour
over salad and toss thoroughly.
This salad serves four hungry adults – may easily be halved.
Buon appetito!
