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4.4 from 138 votes

Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad

If you like the classic spinach artichoke dip, you will love this easy spinach artichoke pasta salad!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad , Snacks
Cuisine: American , International , Canadian , Vegetarian , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta such as fusilli or penne whole wheat or gluten-free is fine
  • 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise I use olive oil mayo
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 15 oz cans artichoke hearts, drained
  • 3 cups chopped spinach
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil chopped, optional

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  3. Drain the pasta and run cold water over it. Place the pasta in the large bowl with the Greek yogurt mixture. Stir until pasta is coated in the creamy dressing. Add the artichoke hearts, chopped spinach, green onions, and Parmesan cheese. Stir again. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh basil, if using. Serve.
  4. Note-the pasta salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.