Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 5 ounces (142 grams) fresh spinach, washed and destemmed
• 1 1⁄2 cups dry, small pasta (i.e. Orecchiette)
• 3⁄4 cup celery, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• mandarin oranges, sectioned
• 1 large Granny Smith Apple
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄3 to 1⁄2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped or halved
• Optional: crumbled Feta or Goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2-4 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds