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Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Spinach Recipe

Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Spinach Recipe


  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Spinach is a delightful and refreshing dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal. The combination of tender pasta, marinated artichokes, fresh spinach, and a flavorful dressing creates a satisfying and flavorful salad.


Ingredients

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Dressing:

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup diced red onion

Salad:

  • 8 ounces bowtie pasta (about 3 cups dry)
  • 1 14-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts (drained and cut into bite-sized pieces, can sub hearts canned in water)
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 cup navy beans (can sub other white beans)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 8 ounces mozzarella pearls (or mozzarella cut into small pieces)
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add diced red onion to the dressing.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, artichoke hearts, spinach, navy beans, parsley, pine nuts, mozzarella, and parmesan.
  4. Add Dressing: Whisk the dressing and pour over the salad. Mix well to coat everything.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 60 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
  • You can customize this salad by adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Pasta Salad, Artichoke Salad, Spinach Salad, Summer Salad