Recipe

Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipe

	Pamelanava / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago This is a fabulous, fresh pasta salad dish, bursting with flavor! It's great for parties/showers/pot luck. Inspired by Rachael Ray, many years ago! Prep:8m Cook:5m Servings:6	Pamelanava
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Ingredients

Kosher salt

1 pkg cheese tortellini

1/2 lb fresh baby spinach

1 can baby artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped

1 roasted red pepper, drained and chopped

1/2 small red onion, chopped

1 garlic clove

1 lemon, zested

2 tsp fresh lemon juice

2 Tbs red wine vinegar

1/2 cup EVOO

1 Tbs fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Pepper

handful sundried tomatoes, packed in oil, chopped

Directions

Bring pot of water to boil and add pasta

Cook 3-4 minutes

Drain and cool pasta

Chop spinach

Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and onion

Chop garlic, add salt to it and make into a paste with the back of your spoon or a flat knife

Transfer garlic paste to small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar

Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper

Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes

Dress salad and gently toss

Serve or refrigerate!

**you could add cubed or shredded rotisserie chicken and make it a meal! Fabulous!!

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Comments

pinkpasta 1 year, 4 months ago said:
I'm very impressed!
Book marked, and will
make it soon.
Raise 'em up, Pam! Give
me 5!!!
(actually, I gave YOU 5!!! LOL!!!)
Thanks for great post...
Debbie~

turtle66 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Mmm This sounds like a winner....Gr8t post.

conner909 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Looks really good and thanks for not using a bottled dressing! Am bookmarking.

lunasea 1 year, 4 months ago said:
This sounds easy and delicious - and I'll be trying this very soon. This kind of food is perfect for busy weeknights. I love your chicken add idea as well - yumm!

Thanks so much, Pamela - hope you're having a great weekend. :) Vickie