ARTICHOKE ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

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I make tons of this pasta salad whenever there is a large potluck type gathering, and there is almost always never any left to bring home after.

Provided by Home_Chef_Jen

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 12h50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (16 ounce) packages tri-color pasta
⅓ cup olive oil
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 (14 ounce) cans water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 cups fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chopped fresh parsley
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tri-colored pasta at a boil until tender yet slightly firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water until chilled; drain again.
  • Transfer the pasta to a very large salad bowl and toss with olive oil until coated.
  • Mix broccoli florets, artichoke hearts, asparagus, parsley, spinach, and olives into the pasta until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, ranch dressing mix, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 12 hours to blend flavors before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Noah Barrett
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good.


Video World
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Asmae Bio
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I love this pasta salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Sandra Sunday
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Raja Ali Hassan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Muyodi Ronald
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of artichokes and asparagus.


imaCraftyCreature
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or picnics.


Malik Muzamal
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Mehedi Mehedi
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Jawad Yar
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but I really liked this pasta salad. The dressing is amazing!


Sandy Ebel
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Grace Eyo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Lynett Mbuve
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This pasta salad is delicious! The artichokes and asparagus add a nice touch of flavor and the dressing is light and refreshing.


Farrukh Hanif
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to the dressing.


Macalin Xasan
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This was a great recipe! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Alexa Jones
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.


Santosh gs
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This pasta salad was a hit at my potluck! The artichokes and asparagus added a nice crunch and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.