Spinach Artichoke Tortellini Salad
A delicious and fun spin on pasta salad – this Spinach Artichoke Tortellini Salad is a perfect side dish to bring along to any party!
One of the things I love most about this time of year is having friends over and grilling. When it comes to side dishes though, one of my favorites is definitely the pasta salads. I realized the other day that it’s been almost one year since the last time I posted a pasta salad recipe. One year! How did that even happen?
So, I had an idea in mind and started making a list of stuff to buy. When I told Josh he quickly responded and told me that I should try a spinach artichoke version instead.
Wait. What? That’s a great idea! Why didn’t I think of that?
So I completely scratched my original plan and went for this version instead. After seeing my friend Sarah posted this amazing Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad, I knew it was time to make my own tortellini version! I threw in some fresh spinach and artichoke hearts (there are some hiding in there, I promise), along with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Don’t skip the cheese, it really makes this dish!
I used half spinach cheese and half regular cheese filled tortellini, but you can use whichever you prefer. Also, if you’re looking to make this more of a filling dinner instead you can add some chopped chicken to it as well.
With the dressing, I always try to find a good balance with the ingredients. But feel free to mix the dressing together, then taste it, and adjust it to your preference.
Once you cook the tortellini, this pasta salad is simple to throw together! You can easily make this ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve.
Spinach Artichoke Tortellini Salad
Ingredients
- 1 20-ounce package tortellini
- 3 cups packed baby spinach
- 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellinis according to package directions and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, chop the baby spinach and artichoke hearts and add them to a large bowl. Add in the shredded Parmesan cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme. Add salt and pepper. Taste and adjust to your preference.
- Once the tortellinis have cooled, add them to the bowl with the spinach, artichokes, and cheese. Toss to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and stir well to make sure everything is coated.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Adapted from Food Network
This looks like the perfect thing to bring to a potluck! I love the spinach artichoke twist on pasta salad, and this looks so amazing with that Parmesan on top! Your husband had a great idea! 😉
Thanks, Kristine! He has good ideas sometimes 😉
Making this on Saturday with grilled salmon for some friends!
Thanks,
Angela
Hope you and your friends enjoy the recipe, Angela! 🙂
Ohhh this looks so good! I really miss tortellini! I hope they make a gf version someday so I can try this! 🙂
This looks so delicious. I am always down for tortellini with shaved cheese on top! And artichoke. So good!
I love pasta salads too! But they have to be homemade. Those premade ones from the grocery store will not do. Love how easy this is!
Oh I know, the pre made ones from the store are not very good at all. Homemade is so much better!
I love using tortellini in salads! This looks perfect for the summer, Danielle! And I love the spinach artichoke flavor too. I think I could eat the whole bowl!
Love pasta salad and this sounds like an amazing combination of flavors! So good! Will definitely try it this weekend!
I love pasta salads too! Especially when friends come over. 🙂 This looks delicious and something new!! Love the artichoke during summer too. Yum!! 😉
What a delicious tortellini salad! Yum. 🙂
Love this pasta salad, it looks incredible, Danielle! The spinach and artichoke hearts sound so light and refreshing with the red wine vinaigrette! Perfect for summer!
The salad looks absolutely delicious Danielle! Love it!
I love tortellini! It is such a great comfort food, this looks like the perfect summer salad. I love the spinach and artichoke combo! Don’t the husbands always come up with the best ideas?!
Thanks, Katie! They really do come up with some good ideas sometimes 🙂
Yummmmm. I wish I had this for lunch right now!!
Thanks, Allie!
This IS a great idea! I wish my husband would give me something good like this! Pinned 🙂
I love the dip too! Thanks, Mary Frances 😉
Tortellini is my favorite! Loving this salad!! Artichokes were a great touch 🙂
Oh I NEVER skip the cheese. Ha ha. This looks so great. Wish I had a big bowl right now! I love tortellini!
Skipping the cheese is never an option in my book 😉
This might be the perfect salad to make my daughter to eat spinach. If not I’ll just eat it all myself and wont even share any with hubby. Love this.
This salad looks heavenly! I have been seriously craving stuffed pasta recently and this looks amazing 🙂
When I was little I went through a phase where I was anti-sandwich for lunch and only wanted pasta salads. Specifically tortellini salads. Thankfully I’ve gotten over that sandwich thing and love them now, but tortellini salads still hold a special place in my heart. LOVE this, especially with the spinach artichoke spin.
That sounds like a good phase to me, Alyssa! Thanks so much 🙂
This is such a fresh and pretty combo of some of my favorite ingredients – I think this is going to make repeat appearances on my summer supper table. Love pasta salads!
Thank you, Kate!
Pasta salads are the best and I love this tortellini with all these delicious veggies! I’d be happy with this as a side or a main!
Tortellini is the best!! I love this version of it. IT’S SO PRETTY!! And artichokes are definitely one of my all time fave foods!