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Creamy Lemon Pasta Salad with Spinach

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Recipe by Lori Yates of Foxes Love Lemons
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
20 min
Cook Time:
10 min
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Ingredients

For the Pasta

  • 8 ounces gemelli pasta
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 5 tablespoons yogurt, greek
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

For the Salad

  • 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons cheese, shaved Parmesan
  • 6 tablespoons shelled pistachios

Nutrition Information

Serving size:
Calories: 220
Protein: 10g (20%)
Total Fat: 5g (500%)
Trans Fat: 0g
Sodium: 280mg (12%)
Dietary Fiber: 2g (200%)
Calcium: 10%

*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.

Instructions

Make the Lemon Pasta Salad: Cook gemelli according to package instructions; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add pasta; stir until well combined.

Prep all salad ingredients and place in covered containers on rimmed baking pan, along with Lemon Pasta Salad; refrigerate.

Use salad kit to prep lunches as needed throughout the week.

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