Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad

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Title: Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad
Categories: Salads, Pasta
Yield: 1 servings


6 fresh baby artichokes
1/4 c lemon juice
1/2 lb penne pasta
1/2 c tomato juice
2 TB olive oil
: Juice of one lemon
2 cloves garlic -- minced
3 TB fresh parsley
3 TB fresh basil -- or 1 tsp.
: dried
1/2 ts salt
1/4 ts black pepper
1/2 c fresh tomato -- chopped
1/2 c olives -- Kalamata
2 TB capers
1/2 c 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.

Recipe By : dartji@gdss.grumman.com (Jim Dart !!!)

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