Feta, Spinach And Pecan Pasta Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 6 tablespoons olive oil (good quality)
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 2 medium zucchini, julienned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
• 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted

Recipe

• 1 cut spinach into 1/2"x3" strips.
• 2 combine spinach, tomatoes, thyme, and 6 tbsp olive oil in bowl; toss gently and season lightly with pepper, if desired.
• 3 cook pasta in boiling water 8 min, or al dente.
• 4 remove from heat (do not drain) and stir in zucchini; let stand 15-20 seconds.
• 5 drain and rinse with cold water; combine with spinach mixture and toss well.
• 6 drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, if desired.
• 7 add feta and pecans; toss to mix and season with salt if desired.
• 8 serve warm or at room temperature.