spinach pasta salad

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Middle of Nowhere, FL
Updated on May 19, 2026

This pasta salad combines two of my favorite things from when I was a kid. Spinach dip and pasta salad. It’s cool and refreshing on a hot summer day, and feels light for a pasta salad. I often make it for potlucks and get tons of compliments.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small shell pasta, ditalini, or whatever small pasta you prefer
  • 1 package Knorr vegetable soup mix
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 8-10 ounces frozen sweet peas, thawed
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 can water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of all water
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make spinach pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Boil pasta, as directed. Rinse with cold water and set aside to drain.
  • Step 2
    Chop all veggies and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and vegetable soup mix. Mix well.
  • Step 4
    Add veggies to dressing mix in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Step 5
    Add cooked, cooled pasta and mix all together thoroughly.
  • Step 6
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Category: Pasta Salads
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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