Vibrant Artichoke Pasta Salad with Fresh Herbs

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Vibrant Artichoke Pasta Salad with Fresh Herbs elevates your meal with a burst of flavor and freshness. This vegetarian Italian dish features marinated artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, and a hint of balsamic vinegar, creating a perfect blend of textures and tastes. Ideal for gluten-sensitive diets, it serves as a refreshing side or a light main course.

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Overview

This Zesty Marinated Artichoke Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. The marinade from the artichoke hearts doubles as a flavorful dressing, while fresh herbs and a hint of balsamic vinegar elevate the taste. It's a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten (from pasta)

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 5

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup salad macaroni
• 6.5 Ounces (oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
• 0.5 Cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1 Cup pitted black olives, sliced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) fresh parsley, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) dried basil
• 0.5 Tablespoon (tbsp) dried oregano
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, following the package instructions, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained artichoke hearts, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and black olives.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved artichoke marinade, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Pour this dressing over the pasta mixture.
4. Add the minced parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, and minced garlic to the salad. Toss everything together until well combined.
5. Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Enjoy your Zesty Marinated Artichoke Pasta Salad chilled.

Enjoy your homemade Vibrant Artichoke Pasta Salad with Fresh Herbs!