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Dish Name: Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad
Category: Pasta
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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
Preparation Method:
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.
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