Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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! 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:
1. Bring pot of water to boil and add pasta
2. Cook 3-4 minutes
3. Drain and cool pasta
4. Chop spinach
5. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and onion
6. Chop garlic, add salt to it and make into a paste with the back of your spoon or a flat knife
7. Transfer garlic paste to small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar
8. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper
9. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes
10. Dress salad and gently toss
11. Serve or refrigerate!
12. **you could add cubed or shredded rotisserie chicken and make it a meal! Fabulous!!
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