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
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- 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.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, artichoke hearts, spinach, navy beans, parsley, pine nuts, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Add Dressing: Whisk the dressing and pour over the salad. Mix well to coat everything.
- 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