Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ cups pitted and halved kalamata olives
• 3 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups), thoroughly washed and dried
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and cut into small dice
  • 1 pound orecchiette or conchiglie pasta

Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to the package directions, or until al dente. Drain, then rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer pasta to a large bowl and add mozzarella, spinach, olives, and Parmesan. Toss to combine. In a separa...

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