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Lemony Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipe

Lemony Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipe


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4.6 from 8 reviews

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Lemony Artichoke Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings or a light meal. Tender pasta is tossed with marinated artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, all dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 12 ounces short pasta (like rotini or bowtie)

Salad:

  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  2. Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Combine: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Serve: Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese just before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
  • This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg