Spinach Pasta Salad

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 1 cup lightly packed spinach leaves
• 2 1/4 cups ziti or other medium pasta
• 1/4 cup lightly packed basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, quartered
• 2 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup light mayo or salad dressing
• 6 tablespoons ham
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta, drain and rinse with cold water.

Dressing: Combine the spinach, basil, garlic, parmesan, salt and pepper in a blender. Add oil and water. Process until nearly smooth and forms a paste. Combine with mayo.

toss pasta and pesto mayo in large bowl until well coated. Cover and chill 1 hours.

To serve: Spoon salad into bowl. Sprinkle with ham and nuts.