California Pasta Salad With Artichokes Recipes

CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Add broccoli and carrots slices during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Rinse with cool water and drain well. Drain artichokes and save marinade. Set marinade aside.
• 2. Combine all ingredients (except marinade, salt, and pepper, and cheese). Mix well. Add as much of the marinade as you prefer for dressing. Toss all. Top with salt and pepper and cheese. Refrigerate to cool salad. Serve with warm bread.

ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, chop garlic. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and drag the blade of a large knife at an angle across mixture until a paste forms. Add garlic paste to a small bowl, along with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and artichoke marinade; whisk to combine and season with salt and pepper.
• Return pasta to pot, add artichokes and dressing, and toss, adding enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta; stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour (or overnight); toss with escarole to serve.

ARTICHOKE AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combined 2 artichoke hearts, olive oil, and the next six ingredients (olive oil through garlic) in a blender or food processor, and process until mixture is smooth.
• Chop the remaining artichoke hearts.
• Combine the chopped artichokes, pasta, spinach and chopped tomato in a large bowl.
• Pour pureed artichoked mixture over pasta mixture, and toss well to coat.
• Cover and chill 2 hours.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese.
• Yields six servings (one cup each).

ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl toss all of the ingredients. Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• In a 1-quart mason jar, place all of the herbs, zest, chile, and peppercorns. Pour both oils into a saucepan and heat to 200 degrees F. Pour the hot oils into the jar and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand overnight.
• Place cheesecloth over the top of the jar and replace the outer rim of the lid. Invert and strain oil into desired container.

QUICK ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; toss well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste.

CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

PENNE PASTA AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients together, cover and chill for about an hour before serving.
• NOTE: Original recipe calls for 1 tablespoons dijon mustard (instead of 1 tsp.) and 3 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar (which I omit). That's too strong for my taste, but I wanted to mention it here in case you prefer a dressing with a little more zing.