Spinach Penne Toss

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach
Romaine lettuce
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
shredded carrots
1 cup cranberries

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes until tender.

Cool pasta, onion and peppers before combining with rest of ingredients. Place pasta, red peppers, and onion in a serving bowl. Add spinach, romaine lettuce, bacon, feta cheese and tomatoes. Toss with salad dressing below.

DRESSING:
3/4 cup olive oil
3 T red wine vinegar
squeeze 1/2 lemon
1 tsp. sugar
1 clove garlic
red onion
fresh basil
salt and pepper

Use an immersion blender. Makes enough for a big salad