Artichoke Asparagus Pasta Salad

Health score
8%
Artichoke Asparagus Pasta Salad
770 min.
30
305kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your next gathering with a dish that is both vibrant and delicious? Introducing our Artichoke Asparagus Pasta Salad, a delightful blend of flavors and textures that promises to impress your guests. This crowd-pleaser serves 30, making it the perfect side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or any festive occasion where you want to shine in the kitchen without breaking a sweat.

This pasta salad is not just easy to make but also incredibly nutritious. Packed with fresh vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, and artichokes, it’s a great way to sneak in those essential greens into your meal. The addition of creamy mayonnaise and tangy red wine vinegar creates a luscious dressing that ties everything together beautifully, while the hardy tri-color pasta ensures that every bite is satisfying.

What truly sets this dish apart is its versatility. As a side dish, an antipasto option, or even a light snack, the Artichoke Asparagus Pasta Salad adapts effortlessly to your meal’s theme. Plus, it gets even better after refrigerated, giving the ingredients time to mingle and enhance their flavors. With its enticing combination of artichoke hearts, olives, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this salad is one you and your guests will be talking about long after the last bite.

So grab your favorite bowl, gather the fresh ingredients, and let’s create a pasta salad that’s as memorable as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce water-packed artichoke hearts drained chopped canned
  • cups asparagus fresh trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ounce olives black sliced canned
  • cups broccoli florets fresh
  • cups parsley fresh chopped
  • 10 ounce pkt spinach frozen thawed drained chopped
  • tablespoon ground pepper black
  • cups mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • cups parmesan cheese grated
  • ounce ranch dressing mix 
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 32 ounce tri-color pasta 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water until chilled; drain again.
  3. Transfer the pasta to a very large salad bowl and toss with olive oil until coated.
  4. Mix broccoli florets, artichoke hearts, asparagus, parsley, spinach, and olives into the pasta until thoroughly combined.
  5. Stir Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, ranch dressing mix, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
  6. 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

Calories305kcal
Protein9.78%
Fat54.32%
Carbs35.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.33
Glycemic Load
9.35
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.819130416798%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.9mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
1.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:305.22kcal
15.26%
Fat:18.38g
28.28%
Saturated Fat:4.11g
25.69%
Carbohydrates:27.34g
9.11%
Net Carbohydrates:24.9g
9.06%
Sugar:1.81g
2.01%
Cholesterol:16.6mg
5.53%
Sodium:601.69mg
26.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.45g
14.89%
Vitamin K:140.2µg
133.53%
Vitamin A:1707.79IU
34.16%
Selenium:23.14µg
33.05%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.9%
Vitamin C:14.54mg
17.62%
Phosphorus:126.74mg
12.67%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.84%
Calcium:102.44mg
10.24%
Fiber:2.44g
9.77%
Folate:37.41µg
9.35%
Magnesium:32.6mg
8.15%
Copper:0.14mg
7.25%
Iron:1.22mg
6.76%
Zinc:0.95mg
6.33%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.23%
Potassium:200.05mg
5.72%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.95%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.33%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.94%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.09%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.07%
Source:Allrecipes