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Spinach Pasta Salad
Yield: 6 servings
Preparation Time: 15 min
Ingredients
| 1 |
box |
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Classic Pasta Salad Mix
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| 3 |
Tablespoons |
cold water
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| 2 |
Tablespoons |
olive oil or vegetable oil
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| 1 |
Tablespoon |
lemon juice
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| 2 |
cups |
baby spinach leaves
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| 1 |
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tomato, sliced into wedges
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| 1/2 |
cup |
baby carrots, sliced in half
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Grated parmesan cheese
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Directions:
Fill a 3- quart saucepan about 2/3 full of water and bring to a boil. Add pasta mix (from Suddenly Salad pkg) and gently boil uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside seasoning packet.
Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and shake to drain well.
In a medium bowl, stir together contents of seasoning packet, water, oil and lemon juice.
In a glass serving bowl, assemble the salad in layers as follows:
-pasta
-spinach
-tomatoes
-carrots
-salad dressing
Cover and refrigerate until salad is served.
Top with parmesan cheese just before serving.
Photo and food styling by Webstop
For a main dish salad:
Add 1 1/2 cups cut up cooked chicken or ham on top of the spinach and continue with the remaining layers.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Food Smart Recipes
https://www.iamfoodsmart.com/Recipes/Detail/6696/Spinach_Pasta_Salad