Spinach Poppy Seed Pasta Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 454 g rotini pasta (i use the catelli "smart" one as it's a lot better for you. full box, around 6 cups cooked i think)
• 1/2 small red onion
• 2 small bell peppers, red
• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves (i like pre-washed baby spinach)
• 3/4 cup low-fat feta (smoked mozza would be good too, any sharp dry cheese)
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons splenda artificial sweetener (or use real sugar)

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta al dente and run under cold water to stop it cooking.
• 2 while that's on the stove chop your red peppers and onions, crumble the feta, and whip the dressing together in a mixing cup.
• 3 stir together in a big bowl, serve immediately or let the spinach wilt and have leftovers the next day. i like this with a simple bread and cheese side for a light lunch add a bottle of wine for the perfect summer picnic.