Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 421.2
  • Total Fat: 28.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 61.1 mg
  • Sodium: 1,045.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 21.6 g

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Introduction

From Southern Living Magazine From Southern Living Magazine
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    * 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
    * 1 (8-ounce) package rotini pasta, cooked
    * 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into strips
    * 1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
    * 1/2 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach leaves (about 1 1/2 cups)
    * 1/2 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
    * 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    * 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
    * 1 garlic clove, minced
    * 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    * Garnishes: tomato wedges, baby spinach leaves

Directions

Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Cut artichokes into strips, and place in a large bowl. Add pasta and next 4 ingredients, and gently toss.

Stir together reserved artichoke marinade, mayonnaise, and next 4 ingredients until blended. Add to pasta mixture, stirring to combine. Cover and chill. Garnish, if desired.

*1/2 pound smoked Gouda or Cheddar cheese may be substituted for smoked mozzarella, if desired.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JKELSEY7.