Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad


(inspired by Blender Girl)

8 oz penne or spiral pasta noodles (cooked, rinsed and drained)

2 C. spinach, slightly chopped

1 C. sliced strawberries

1 C. drained mandarin oranges OR cubed, fresh pineapple

1/4 C. dried cranberries

1/2 C. nuts (cashew, pine or pecans)

Optional:  1/4 C. chopped red onion

1/4 C. peeled, chopped apples

(Use what you have.)

 

Dressing:

Whisk together in a separate bowl:

1/2 C. olive oil

1/3 C. apple cider vinegar (the good kind)

1/4 C. greek yogurt OR Best Foods mayo (either works)

1 t. prepared mustard

3-4 Tbl. raw honey

1/3 C. orange juice

2 tsp. poppy seeds