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Salad Recipe.From our collection of over 10000 free recipes to help you with your diet. |
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Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad |
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6 fresh baby artichokes
1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 pound penne pasta 1/2 cup tomato juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Juice of one lemon 2 cloves garlic -- minced 3 tablespoons fresh parsley 3 tablespoons fresh basil -- or 1 tsp. dried 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup fresh tomato -- chopped 1/2 cup olives -- Kalamata 2 tablespoons capers 1/2 cup feta cheese -- optional 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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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