Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Bow Tie & Spinach Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/3 cup reduced-fat sun-dried tomato salad dressing
1/4 TSP salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Recipe Instructions:

Cook pasta according to the package directions.
Drain; transfer to a large bowl.

Add beans, vegetables, cheese, olives and basil to pasta.
Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat.
Sprinkle with walnuts.

Back To Main Recipe List...