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Italian Spinach Pasta Salad

Salad Ingredients:

2.5 oz. fresh spinach leaves, washed and patted dry
8 oz. linguine, cooked at dente and cooled to room temperature
6 oz. provolone cheese, cut into julienne strips
5 oz. pepperoni, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1 medium zucchini, sliced or cut into julienne strips
Black olives, preferably Calamata

Dressing Ingredients:

1 medium clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
6 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano, or 1 tsp fresh oregano leaves
1 tsp minced fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil

Directions:

In a small bowl or the work bowl of a food processor, combine minced garlic and vinegar. Add oil, salt, pepper and herbs; combine.

In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.