Quick Artichoke Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 260 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This pasta salad is quick and easy to make. The liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts makes an excellent dressing. Ingredients:
1 cup salad macaroni, or other medium-size pasta |
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts |
1/2 cup mushrooms, quartered |
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved |
1 cup pitted black olives |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
salt and pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; toss well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste. |
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