Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 can artichoke hearts with liquid; 3 cloves garlic peeled; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper to taste; 12 oz vegetable based pasta; 1 package frozen peas; 4 roma tomatoes chopped; 1 cucumber peeled and chopped; 2 scallions chopped; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts toasted

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Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 can artichoke hearts with liquid3 cloves garlic, peeled1/3 cup balsamic vinegarsalt and pepper to taste12 oz vegetable based pasta1 package frozen peas4 roma tomatoes, chopped1 cucumber, peeled and chopped2 scallions, chopped1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Combine basil, spinach, 3 artichoke hearts, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.

Boil pasta according to directions. Boil or steam peas until thawed and tender.

Combine pasta, peas, chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, chopped scallions, remaining artichoke hearts and prepared pesto. Toss with walnuts just before serving. Serve room temperature or chilled.

Serves 8 - 12

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOLLIEBELL.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 158.5
Total Fat: 2.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 232.3 mg
Total Carbs: 28.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 6.4 g

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Member Reviews

LIEBLY
I agree- a PERFECT blend of ingredients! A lovely light summer salad! - 7/14/08
CD13448170
1/3 C. was too much Balsamic Vinegar, tasted too vinegar so I added a small amount of parmesan cheese & more Spinach to the pesto mix and that helped. I also left out the Walnuts since family doesn't like them. Used whole wheat pasta. Everyone Liked it. - 6/16/13
AKIMBERLYQ
kool, I will be using this in the spring - 1/8/09
VOLSUNG
This sounds awesome, gonna try it this week - 7/4/08
BOTFLYVECTOR
These flavors belong together. It's like a brilliant orchestral arrangement for your taste buds. - 7/26/07
JAMIE4496
I made this for a pot-luck at work. I had requests for the recipe. - 7/10/07