Spinach, Gorgonzola Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound bow tie pasta or any short pasta you like
- 12 ounces baby spinach
- 1/2 pound gorgonzola crumbled
For the Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cloves garlic paste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Dressing
- In a bowl, combine together all of the dressing ingredients and whisk until emulsified. Alternatively, use a food processor or blender. Taste test the dressing and season with salt and pepper if required.
For the salad
- Cook pasta in salted water (2 tablespoons salt per gallon of water) until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water until just warm. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, spinach, gorgonzola, and half of the dressing. If you need more dressing, add a bit at a time to get the consistency just right. The remaining dressing can be served on the side or saved in the fridge for a green salad during the week.
- The spinach gorgonzola pasta salad's flavor will taste much better if chilled for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!