Catelli® Healthy Harvest® Rotini with Honey Ginger Mixed Greens

Recipe ingredients

• 3 cups (750 Catelli Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Rotini
• 1/2 cup assorted dried fruit such as cranberries, blueberries, raisins and currants
• 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp very finely chopped shallot
• 1 tbsp each minced fresh ginger and honey
• 1 tsp finely grated orange zest and Dijon mustard
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 4 cups mixed baby leafy greens, lightly packed
• 1/4 cup each toasted slivered almonds and unsalted roasted sunflower seeds

Preparation

Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool; drain well and reserve. Meanwhile, place the dried fruit in a heat-proof bowl. Pour boiling water over top and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well and reserve fruit.
Whisk the orange juice with the vinegar, shallot, ginger, honey, orange zest, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, drizzle in the olive oil.
Toss the rotini with the leafy greens, reserved dried fruit, almonds and sunflower seeds. Add dressing and toss to coat.

Suggestion

Tips
For extra flavour, use a salad blend that includes fresh herbs as well as leafy greens.
If making ahead, hold back a little dressing to moisten salad just before serving.
Notes
Dried blueberries can often be found in the produce department or at bulk food stores.

Per Serving (about 1 3/4 cup/425 mL): 444 calories, 20 g fat, 1.6 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 205 mg sodium, 61 g carbohydrates, 8 g fibre, 10 g protein. Excellent source of vitamin A, folate, thiamin and iron. Good source of vitamin C.

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