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Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad is for Salad.

Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad takes 15 minutes to cook.

Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad are:

1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 can artichoke hearts with liquid
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
12 oz vegetable based pasta
1 package frozen peas
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Here is how you make Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad:

Combine basil, spinach, 3 artichoke hearts, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Boil pasta according to directions. Boil or steam peas until thawed and tender. Combine pasta, peas, chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, chopped scallions, remaining artichoke hearts and prepared pesto. Toss with walnuts just before serving. Serve room temperature or chilled.Serves 8 - 12Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOLLIEBELL.

The nutritional information for Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 158.5

• Total Fat: 2.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 232.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 6.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Spinach- Basil Pesto Pasta Salad is Vegan