Meals Matter

Pistachio Pasta Salad Florentine

Contributed By: DCC
California Pistachio Commission

A great way to get your veggies.

Ingredients

6 oz Small tube-shaped pasta (penne, mostaccioli, rigatoni)

2 cups Torn fresh spinach

2 cups Halved cherry tomatoes

1 1/2 cups Frozen peas, placed in sieve and thawed with hot, running water

1/2 cup Shelled pistachios

Dressing (recipe below)

Preparation

Drop pasta into boiling water; return to boil. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Toss pasta, spinach, tomatoes, peas, pistachios and dressing in large bowl.

Cook's Notes

Dressing Recipe: combine 2 tbsp honey, 2-1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 egg white, 1-1/2 tsp dried oregano (crumbled) and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Makes 1/2 cup.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: High Fiber

Nutrient Information

Calories: 370
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 40 mg
Protein: 17 g
Sodium: 490mg
Fiber: 9 g