ramen spinach pasta salad supreme

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken flavored ramen noodles
• 8 cups torn spinach leaves
• 2 cups cooked and cubed chicken
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
• 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
• 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 20 grape clusters, for garnish

Recipe

• cook ramen noodles according to package directions, without adding the flavor packets. drain noodles and cool. cut noodles into large bite size pieces.
• in a large bowl combine the torn spinach leaves, cooked turkey or chicken, halved grapes, red pepper, cashews, gorgonzola or blue cheese, and ramen noodles.
• in a small bowl mix flavor packets, garlic, and lemon juice and let stand at least 15 minutes. add oil and mayonnaise and whisk until smooth.
• pour dressing over salad and toss until thoroughly mixed. garnish with red pepper rings and small grape clusters, if desired. serve.