FETA AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

This yummy pasta salad is a great side dish for any occasion - Holidays, BBQ, Work Pot Lucks, etc.

FETA AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

1 lb. spiral or small shell pasta
1/2 lb. feta, crumbled
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach
1 can black olives, drained - I perfer Greek olives with no pits.
2 med. tomatoes, diced
1 tbsp. finely chopped mint
1/2 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed (I'd be lying if I said I only use one clove.)
1 tsp. finely chopped oregano

Cook pasta according to package directions. Steam spinach in just the water that clings to it for a few minutes in a tightly covered saucepan. Remove from heat after the spinach wilts.
Toss the spinach with the pasta; top with tomatoes and olives.
Combine remaining ingredients (except feta) for salad dressing and pour over the salad. Chill for at least an hour in fridge. Top with the crumbled feta cheese and serve.