Spinach Pasta Salad

• 1 bag fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 box "bow tie" pasta
• 1 pkg. "fake" crab or other meat, in bite size chunks
• 1 c. almonds or other nuts
• 1 c. broccoli flowerets, chopped
• 1 container cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 small onion, very finely chopped
• cloves of garlic to taste, finely minced
• black pepper to taste (a lot is good)
• 1/2 c. light olive oil (for dressing, additional for cooking)
• 1/4 c. vinegar
• black olives (optional)
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. Parmesan or other cheese to taste (optional)
• fresh or dried herbs (optional)

1. Rinse and dry spinach.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; do not overcook!
3. Rinse and set aside.

fresh spinach, pasta, crab, almonds, broccoli flowerets, tomatoes, onion, garlic, black pepper, light olive oil, vinegar, black olives, parmesan, herbs

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=140505 (may not work)