Mediterranean Veggie Salad

A garlicky dressing adds zest to this salad made hearty with pasta and tuna.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. small pasta shells
• 8 oz. green beans, trimmed
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (12 oz.) can solid white tuna in water, drained
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives

Instructions

1. Cook pasta shells according to package directions, adding green beans during last 2 min. of cooking time; drain. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain. Pasta mixture can be cooked a day ahead. Cover and chill until ready to toss.  
2. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, ¾ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper. Add pasta mixture and remaining ingredients; toss in dressing. If making ahead, toss in spinach just before serving.