Description
Spinach and artichoke pasta salad is a vibrant, creamy dish that combines tender pasta with fresh veggies for an explosion of flavor. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a delightful weekday meal, this easy-to-make salad features a rich dressing that complements the crispness of spinach and artichokes. Enjoy it chilled or warm for a versatile dining experience that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and cool.
- While pasta cools, rinse spinach and chop tomatoes and red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, spinach, artichokes, tomatoes, and onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg