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Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad

Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad is a salads recipe made with Fresh Baby Artichokes, Lemon Juice, Penne Pasta, Tomato Juice, and Olive Oil. Serves 1. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 6
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 lb
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cut stems off artichokes.

2. 2

   Peel off tough outer leaves to reveal yellow-green hearts.

3. 3

   Cut artichokes into quarters.

4. 4

   Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice with 2 cups water in a medium bowl.

5. 5

   Add artichokes to lemon water and toss to prevent discoloration.

6. 6

   Drain.

7. 7

   Steam artichokes until tender, about 20 minutes. chill.

8. 8

   In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a rapid boil.

9. 9

   Add 1 teaspoon salt and penne.

10. 10

    Cook penne until al dente, about 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Drain and rinse with cold water.

12. 12

    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.

13. 13

    Toss together artichokes, penne, capers, olives and feta cheese in a large bowl salad bowl.

14. 14

    Pour dressing over and toss well.