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Artichoke & Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and flavorful Artichoke & Spinach Pasta Salad featuring farfalle pasta tossed with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh baby spinach, and shredded Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make salad can be served immediately or chilled for later, making it perfect for potlucks, picnics, or light lunches.

Ingredients

Pasta and Dressing

  • 12 ounces farfalle (bowtie) pasta
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 packet Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix
  • 2 teaspoons Onion Onion™ Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt

Salad Mix-ins

  • 1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Prepare the farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse the pasta under cold running water to cool it down and stop the cooking process.
  2. Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix, Onion Onion™ Seasoning, and seasoned salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Combine ingredients: Add the cooled pasta to the dressing bowl along with quartered artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, halved kalamata olives, fresh baby spinach leaves, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Toss gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve or chill: The pasta salad can be served immediately for a fresh, room temperature dish or prepared ahead of time. If making in advance, cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve for flavors to meld and the salad to chill.

Notes

  • Use farfalle pasta or any other short pasta shape that holds dressing well.
  • Make sure to rinse the pasta with cold water to prevent it from becoming mushy and to cool it for the salad.
  • If you cannot find the Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix, substitute with a mix of dried spinach, artichoke powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • This pasta salad can be made up to a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • For added crunch, consider topping with toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts before serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/artichoke-and-spinach-pasta-salad-recipe/