Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Created by jordash on July 10, 2014
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 0m
- Recipe #13049
Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
- 8 ounces dry rotini pasta (cooked)
- 1 jar (7-ounce) roasted red bell peppers (drained and cut into strips)
- 1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese (cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or Gouda or cheddar)
- 1/2 bag (5 ounce) baby spinach leaves (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 can (4.5-ounce) chopped green chiles, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Make
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Step 1: Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Cut artichokes into strips, and place in a large bowl. Add pasta and next 4 ingredients, and gently toss.
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Step 2: 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.