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Ingredients:

Pasta Salad:

• 4 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups cucumber, defrosted
• 1/2 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pesto:

• 1 tablespoon walnuts
• 1 tablespoon garlic, (3 cloves)
• 1 cup basil, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 2 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.

To make the pesto, place the walnuts and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Add the oil and chicken stock and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Add the spinach, lemon juice, and mayo and puree.

Add the pesto mixture to the cooled pasta and then add the Parmesan, cucumber, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Mix well, season to taste, and serve at room temperature.

Serves 2 as a main dish.

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Recipe adapted from Ina Garten