Orange and Spinach Pasta Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 174 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

Dressing
0.7 ounces salad dressing mix, italian
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
Salad
2 cups pasta, bow-tie uncooked
3 cups spinach leaves torn
2 medium oranges seedless, peeled, sectioned
1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced

Directions

In a small jar with a tight fitting lid, combine all of the dressing ingredients, blending well.

Set aside.

Cook the pasta to the desired doneness as directed on the package.

Drain and rinse in cold water, to stop the cooking process.

Place in a medium bowl and add 1 to 2 Tb of the dressing, tossing to coat.

Refrigerate, along with the remaining dressing, until chilled.

To Serve: Add the spinach, oranges and onions to the chilled pasta and toss to combine.

Serve with the chilled dressing.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 58g
Amount per Serving
Calories 174 95% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.0g28%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g12%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 13mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g2%
 Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.0g1%
Vitamin A 29%  Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 2%  Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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