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Title: Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad
Yield: 1 Serving

Ingredients

      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

Instructions

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.

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

Preparation Time: 0:00

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