Spinach Poppy Seed Pasta Salad

Name: Spinach Poppy Seed Pasta Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 cups, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 454 g rotini pasta (I use the catelli "smart" one as it's a lot better for you. full box, around 6 cups cooked i think); 1/2 small red onion; 2 small bell peppers, red; 3 cups fresh spinach leaves (I like pre-washed baby spinach); 3/4 cup low-fat feta (smoked mozza would be good too, any sharp dry cheese); 1/2 cup light mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 tablespoons splenda artificial sweetener (or use real sugar)

Submitted by spiritussancto

"Just like the expensive one from the whole foods deli section, only healthier, and with the feta I always felt it needed."

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 12 cups
Serves:: 6

ingredients

454 g rotini pasta (I use the catelli "smart" one as it's a lot better for you. full box, around 6 cups cooked i think)
¹⁄₂ small red onion
2 small bell peppers, red
3 cups fresh spinach leaves (I like pre-washed baby spinach)
³⁄₄ cup low-fat feta (smoked mozza would be good too, any sharp dry cheese)
for the dressing
¹⁄₂ cup light mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons splenda artificial sweetener (or use real sugar)

directions

Cook the pasta al dente and run under cold water to stop it cooking.
While that's on the stove chop your red peppers and onions, crumble the feta, and whip the dressing together in a mixing cup.
Stir together in a big bowl, serve immediately or let the spinach wilt and have leftovers the next day. I like this with a simple bread and cheese side for a light lunch add a bottle of wine for the perfect summer picnic.

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spiritussancto

I live in new westminster, bc. I'm currently doing tech support for a living but I may be moving on to something more rewarding soon. I have two giant cats. I like to cook and bake. I have a passion for healing craft. I'll be starting my first garden in the spring. and I can't think of anything else interesting right now.

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