Spinach Gorgonzola Pasta Salad
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Spinach Gorgonzola Pasta Salad
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Fresh baby spinach tossed with crumbled gorgonzola, bowtie pasta, and a simple, homemade garlicky vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound bow tie pasta or any short pasta you like
- 12 ounces baby spinach
- 1/2 pound gorgonzola crumbled
For the Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cloves garlic paste
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a bowl, combine together all of the dressing ingredients and whisk until emulsified. Alternatively, use a food processor or blender. Taste test the dressing and season with salt and pepper if required.
For the salad
- Cook pasta in salted water (2 tablespoons salt per gallon of water) until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water until just warm. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, spinach, gorgonzola, and half of the dressing. If you need more dressing, add a bit at a time to get the consistency just right. The remaining dressing can be served on the side or saved in the fridge for a green salad during the week.
- The spinach gorgonzola pasta salad's flavor will taste much better if chilled for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling for a few hours before serving really amps up the flavor.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
34.5g
(12%)
Protein
13.8g
(28%)
Fat
28.3g
(44%)
Saturated Fat
8.2g
(41%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
551mg
(23%)
Potassium
350mg
(10%)
Fiber
1.8g
(7%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Calcium
185mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34.5g | 12% |
| Protein | 13.8g | 28% |
| Fat | 28.3g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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