Pasta Salad with Spinach, Tomatoes, Peas and Honey Dijon Dressing

Ingredients

• 6 ounces bow-tie pasta
• 2 cups torn fresh spinach
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1½ cups (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
• ½ cup shelled roasted pistachios (optional)
• Honey-Dijon dressing (recipe follows)

Honey Dijon Dressing Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions then drain in a colander
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, spinach, tomatoes and peas with the pasta
3. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the dressing and mix well
4. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss well to coat
5. Serve with pistachios garnished on top

Nutritional Facts

• Serving Size: ¼ of recipe (243 g)
• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount per serving Calories: 347
• Calories from fat: 75
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 125 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 58 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7 g
• Sugars: 10 g
• Protein: 13 g
• Vitamin A: 40%
• Vitamin C: 65%
• Calcium: 6%
• Iron: 15%

Recipe Courtesy: King County, Washington