Pasta Salad with Spinach, Feta and Watermelon
If pasta can be a salad... then anything is possible!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. medium size pasta shells
- 1 lb. fresh spinach washed
- 1/2 c. prepared Italian salad dressing I use Good Seasons brand
- 1 t. garlic salt
- 1 c. crumbled feta cheese
- 2 c. watermelon cut into cubes or made into balls with a melon baller
- 1/4 c. fresh mint leaves
- A sprinkle of sand optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water 10-12 minutes. Drain and return to the pot off the heat.
- Add the spinach, Italian dressing and garlic salt to the pasta while it is still warm and toss to combine.
- If you have the time, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight. Before serving, add the feta cheese, watermelon and mint leaves and gently toss to combine.
- If serving right away, transfer to a serving dish and add the feta cheese, watermelon and mint leaves and gently toss to combine.