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This dish travels well – perfect for picnics, barbeques and potlucks.

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Spinach Pasta Salad

 

Basil, prosciutto, and pine nuts pack plenty of flavor into this cool side-dish salad.

 

Servings: Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings.

Total: 265 mins

Rated:

 

1 star 2 starts 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars

 

Ingredients

8 ounces ziti (2-1/4 cups) or other small pasta

1 cup lightly packed spinach leaves

1/4 cup lightly packed basil leaves

2 cloves garlic, quartered

2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon water

1/2 cup light mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing

Spinach leaves

Radicchio leaves (optional)

1 to 2 ounces (3 to 6 tablespoons) chopped prosciutto or ham

2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

 

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a blender container or food processor bowl combine the 1 cup spinach, basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper. Add oil and water; cover and blend or process until nearly smooth and mixture forms a paste, scraping down sides of container frequently. Combine the mayonnaise or salad dressing with the spinach mixture. Add to pasta and toss until well coated. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.

3. To serve, line a salad bowl with spinach leaves and, if desired, radicchio leaves. Spoon salad into lined bowl. Sprinkle with chopped prosciutto and pine nuts. Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings.



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