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As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, there's nothing quite like a refreshing dish to complement the warm weather. Enter Chilled Green Delight, a light and vibrant pasta salad that embodies the essence of summer. This recipe is not only a feast for the eyes with its bright green hues and colorful ingredients, but it also provides a burst of flavors and textures that make it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a delightful side dish for dinner.

Cold Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad

Beat the heat with a bowl of Chilled Green Delight! This refreshing pasta salad is a perfect blend of vibrant ingredients like rotini, fresh spinach, marinated artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes, all artfully tossed with a creamy dressing. It's an ideal dish for picnics, barbecues, and light lunches, bursting with flavors and textures. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrition, this salad is a delightful addition to any meal, ensuring every bite is both delicious and healthy.
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Ingredients
  

8 oz rotini pasta

2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup black olives, sliced

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely.

    Prepare the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.

      Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.

        Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled pasta to the salad base. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then gently toss to coat everything evenly. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

          Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

            Serve: Before serving, give the pasta salad a gentle stir. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Enjoy your refreshing Cold Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad!

              Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 20 minutes | 1 hour 20 minutes | 6 servings