Churn Dash

I’m on the food committee for our quilt class next month. We were thinking of serving chicken salad sandwiches a nice fresh seasonal salad. I should probably try out a few recipes at home before then.

Strawberry/Spinach/Pasta Salad

1/2 cup olive oil

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup plain greek yogurt

1 tablespoon dijon

3 tablespoons honey

1/3 cup orange juice

2 teaspoons poppy seeds

8 ounces penne, cooked and drained

2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

1 cup sliced strawberries

1 cup pineapple chunks

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup salted cashews, pecans or walnuts

Combine the first seven ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake well. Set aside. Combine penne, spinach, fruit, and nuts in a large bowl and toss with the prepared dressing. Serve immediately or cover and chill for an hour.