Green Pasta Salad

This Green Pasta Salad will be the talk of the potluck, and you’ll love how easy it is to make. It’s a fresh and flavor-packed side dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or easy weeknight meals.

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Green Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups bow tie pasta
• 3/4 cup basil pesto
• 3/4 cup ranch or jalapeno ranch salad dressing (the refrigerated kind by the salads at the grocery store)
• 1 1/2 cups peas, frozen
• 12 oz. artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Assembly Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, run under cold water, and allow to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, including the cooled pasta.
3. Pour into a large resealable freezer bag.
4. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Serving Instructions:

1. Thaw.
2. Serve cold as a side dish.

How to Serve this Recipe

There are many ways you can use this green pasta salad. Use it as a side dish alongside grilled chicken, steak, burgers, or sandwiches.

You can also use it as a main dish by adding protein, like cooked chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas, to make it a complete meal.

For an extra green touch, you can serve it on a bed of baby spinach or arugula. You can also top with freshly chopped basil when serving this dish.

We especially love this make ahead dish for bringing to potlucks, camping, or backyard BBQs. The taste and the colour are perfect for Spring and Summer.

For more recipes like this one, check out our Spicy Dill Pickle Soup, Tuscan Sundried Tomato Ravioli Sauce, or Ranch Chicken Bites.