Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad

Recipe Ingredients

6		Fresh baby artichokes
1/4 cup	59ml	Lemon juice
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Penne
1/2 cup	118ml	Tomato juice
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
		Juice of one lemon
2		Cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons	45ml	Fresh parsley
3 tablespoons	45ml	Fresh basil or 1 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Black pepper
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Fresh tomato, chopped
1/2 cup	118ml	Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons	30ml	Capers
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Feta cheese (optional)

Recipe Instructions

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.

Meanwhile, 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, parlsey, 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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