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      Title: Pesto Pasta Salad
 Categories: Mcdougall, Salads
      Yield: 8 servings
 
      1 lb Fresh spinach
      1 c  Fresh basil leaves
     30    Garlic
    1/2 c  Lite soy milk
    1/2 c  Non-fat italian dressing
    1/4 c  Parsley; chopped
      3 tb Onion powder
      2 tb Soy sauce
      4 c  Rotelli pasta; cooked or
           -other shaped pasta
      1 c  Mushrooms; sliced
      1 c  Carrots; diced
      1 c  Cucumbers; diced
      1 c  Cherry tomatoes; halved
    1/2 c  Yellow or green pepper;
           -halved (or both)
 
  Trim and wash spinach, place in saucepan with some water clingling to
  the leaves.  Cover and cook over medium heat until wiltered, about
  2-3 minutes. Drain off water. set aside. Place nest 7 ingredients in
  a blender jar. Add spinach and process until smooth. Place next 6
  ingredients in a large bowl. Add blended dressing and toss to mix.
  
   From DEEANNE's recipe files
 
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