Susan Miali Recipe Collection
Spinach Pasta & Ham Salad w/Basil Vinaigrette

1 12oz package of uncooked spinach fettuccini (I use the Al Dente Fiesta Fettuccini from Whole Foods)
6 ozs. cooked extra lean ham slices 2" x 1/4" strips
1 medium red onion thinly sliced, separate into rings
6 c. fresh spinach, cut into 3" x 1/4" strips
6 ozs. lowfat mozarella cheese cut into 2" x 1/4" strips

Dressing: (Combine and shake well in a jar)
1/2 c. white wine vinegar (I use seasoned rice vinegar)
2 T lemon juice
2 T olive oil
2 T water
1/2 c. chopped fresh basil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 t. salt and pepper

Cook noodles al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
Toss ingredients in a large bowl then pour drained noodles, pour dressing and toss to coat.

Makes 6 1 1/2 c. servings.
Per serving: 16 gr. Protein, 8 gr. fat, 260 calories

Patty found this in a magazine and shared it with me. It's yummy!

Recipe Contributed by Susan Miali via Patty Kuchenski