Contest Winner: Spinach Pasta Salad With Lemon Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 sm. onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bag of spinach leaves, washed and drained
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 med. size seedless cucumber, lightly peeled & diced
  • 2 6-oz. containers fresh "Ciliegine" Mozzarella, drained and cut in half
  • 1 10-oz. container sweet cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/2 12-oz. jar roasted red peppers in oil, chopped drained and reserve oil
  • DRESSING:
  • 1 full bulb of garlic - roasted and cooled (directions below)
  • 1/4 C. chopped roasted red pepper
  • juice of 2 fresh lemons
  • 1/4 C. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 C. fresh chopped basil leaves
  • 1 tsp. fresh ground sea salt
  • 1 tsp. fresh ground cracked pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbs. honey
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 C. olive oil
  • 1/4 C. roasted red pepper oil

Description

This Recipe Is The Winner Of Recipe4Living's Super Spring Spinach Recipe Contest! This Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Has A Rich Mix Of Flavors And A Tang That Brings Wonderful Body To Chicken, Fish And Steak As A Side Dish Or As A Light Lunch With Crusty B

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