Orecchiette Pasta Salad With Artichokes And Grilled Veggies Recipes

ORECCHIETTE WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the artichokes and season with salt. Cook, turning halfway through, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic and beans to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the pasta and the reserved cooking water to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the pasta is coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley, parmesan and artichokes; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle each serving with olive oil and top with more parmesan.

PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Boil pasta, following directions on package.
• While the pasta is boiling, chop your artichokes, red pepper, and green onions, place them in a large bowl while making the vinaigrette.
• In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and olive oil, whisk to completely combine the two, then add the garlic, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• When the pasta is done, rinse with cold water, and combine all ingredients.
• Cover and refridgerate for a half hour or so before serving.

CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Peel tough layer from broccoli stems and dice broccoli stems and florets into about 3/8" squares.
• Chop marinated artichoke hearts into similar size as broccoli.
• Combine broccoli, olives, artichoke hearts in a bowl and toss with mayonnaise and a couple of tablespoons of the reserved artichoke marinade.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve chilled. Stir well before serving.

GRILLED VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: In medium-size bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until oil is thoroughly incorporated. Stir in garlic, thyme and oregano. Set aside half of the dressing for the pasta.
• Vegetables and Pasta: Prepare outdoor grill with hot coals or heat gas grill. Lightly brush grill grid with vegetable oil. Generously brush peppers, zucchini, squash, onion and tomatoes with some of the remaining dressing.
• Working in batches, grill the vegetables about 3 minutes per side or until fork-tender, about 18 minutes total. Brush the vegetables with additional dressing halfway through the grilling. Remove the vegetables from the grill and keep warm.
• In large bowl or on serving platter, toss together cooked pasta with reserved half of dressing and any remaining dressing used for grilling vegetables. Toss in basil and mozzarella cheese. Arrange grilled vegetables over top. Serve warm or at room temperature.