Description

Change up that boring salad that you always serve and make this gorgeous salad with wonderful fall flavors instead. If desired, add a little purple onion or maybe some bacon or grilled chicken breast, to add some protein.

Ingredients

• 5 oz. fresh spinach, washed and stems removed
• 1 1/2 c. dry orecchiette pasta
• 3/4 c. chopped celery
• 3/4 c. dried cranberries
• 15 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 large Granny Smith Apple (peeled or unpeeled)
• 1 t. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/3 c. pecans, coarsely chopped
• Feta cheese, optional
• Dressing:
• 2 T. apple cider vinegar
• 2 T. white wine vinegar
• 2-4 T. white sugar
• 1/8 t. paprika
• 1/8 t. onion powder
• 4 T. olive oil
• 1/2 T. poppy seeds

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, 8-15 minutes
2. While pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing.
3. Dressing: