Spinach Dip Pasta Salad Recipe
A creamy and refreshing Spinach Dip Pasta Salad featuring fusilli pasta, tangy sour cream, and crunchy water chestnuts. Perfect as a chilled side dish for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta
- 16 ounces Fusilli Pasta – cooked according to package instructions
Dressing and Mix-ins
- 2 cups Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt, more to taste
- 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley
- 16 ounces Frozen Chopped Spinach – thawed and thoroughly drained
- 5 ounces Sliced Water Chestnuts – drained and chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
- Drain the spinach: Thaw the frozen chopped spinach completely. Press it firmly into a mesh strainer to remove as much liquid as possible. Transfer the spinach to paper towels and press again to squeeze out any remaining moisture to prevent a watery salad.
- Combine the dressing: In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, sea salt, and dried parsley until smooth and well combined.
- Mix all ingredients: Add the drained spinach, chopped water chestnuts, and cooled fusilli pasta into the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Chill and serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold as a side dish or light meal.
Notes
- Ensure the spinach is thoroughly drained to avoid a soggy pasta salad.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Add chopped green onions or shredded cheese for an extra flavor boost, if desired.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
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