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Extra-Green Pasta Salad

A vibrant, savory pasta salad made with spinach and basil tossed in a miso-infused dressing; serve immediately or chilled for picnics.

Published May 15, 2026, 2:29 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

This vibrant green pasta salad gets its color from a combination of spinach and basil, but you can swap the spinach for arugula for a more peppery finish. (Some of us need a little bite in our lives!). The miso in the sauce does a lot of the heavy lifting, imparting a salty, almost Parmesan-like quality. You can eat the salad immediately or chilled for a summer picnic. If making it a day ahead, don't add the basil garnish and cheese until you're ready to serve.