Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad
Ingredients
6 baby artichokes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 pound penne
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
3 tablespoons fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup tomato, chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olive
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 pound penne
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
3 tablespoons fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup tomato, chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olive
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup feta cheese
Methods/steps
Cut stems off artichokes
Peel off tough outer leaves to reveal yellow-green hearts
Cut artichokes into quarters
Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice with 2 cups water in a medium bowl
Add artichokes to lemon water and toss to prevent discoloration
Drain
Steam artichokes until tender, about 20 minutes
chill
In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a rapid boil
Add 1 teaspoon salt and penne
Cook penne until al dente, about 10 minutes
Drain and rinse with cold water
To make salad dressing: combine tomato juice, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree for 30 seconds
Toss together artichokes, penne, capers, olives and feta cheese in a large bowl salad bowl
Pour dressing over and toss well
Peel off tough outer leaves to reveal yellow-green hearts
Cut artichokes into quarters
Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice with 2 cups water in a medium bowl
Add artichokes to lemon water and toss to prevent discoloration
Drain
Steam artichokes until tender, about 20 minutes
chill
In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a rapid boil
Add 1 teaspoon salt and penne
Cook penne until al dente, about 10 minutes
Drain and rinse with cold water
To make salad dressing: combine tomato juice, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree for 30 seconds
Toss together artichokes, penne, capers, olives and feta cheese in a large bowl salad bowl
Pour dressing over and toss well
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