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                      Orange and Spinach Pasta Salad

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Vegetables
                Fruit

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----DRESSING-----
   1      package       0.7 Oz Dry Italian Dressing -- Mix
     1/2  cup           Oil
     1/2  cup           Orange Juice
     1/4  teaspoon      Fennel Seed
                        -----SALAD-----
   2      cups          Uncooked Bow Tie Pasta -- Farfalle, 5 Oz
   3      cups          Fresh Spinach Leaves -- Torn
   2      medium        Seedless Oranges -- Peeled
                        Sectioned
     1/4  cup           Green Onions -- Sliced

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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