Artichoke Asparagus Pasta Salad Food

SPRING ARTICHOKE & ASPARAGUS PASTA "SALAD" RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Begin boiling water. Meanwhile, trim, and then cut the asparagus at an angle into 3/4" pieces. 2. Remove the hearts from the cans and place them in a food processor. Do not rinse or remove too much marinade from the hearts. Reserve the marinade for the pasta water, and you can also add more marinade to the artichoke puree if it is too thick. 3. Pour some of the artichoke marinade into the water for the pasta and add pasta; follow package directions for time. You can either steam the asparagus pieces on top of the boiling pasta for about 8 min. or add the asparagus to the pasta in the last 8-10 min. of cooking. 4. While the pasta and asparagus are cooking, add the lemon zest, 1/2 of the juice from the lemon, red wine vinegar, Parmesan, and basil leaves to the processor. Process until smooth, adding more marinade if needed. 5. Drain the pasta and asparagus, and run under cold water to cool to room temperature. 6. Mix everything together in a large serving bowl and enjoy!

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until combined. Set aside.
• For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, just until al dente. Add the asparagus and cook it with the pasta for 1 more minute. Drain the pasta and asparagus then rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
• Transfer the pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Stir in the onions and tomatoes. Pour the dressing over the pasta, toss to combine, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. When ready to serve, stir in the Parmesan and enjoy cold or at room temperature.

QUICK ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
• 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.

ARTICHOKE AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Drain and chill artichokes.
• Break off tough ends of asparagus and cut into 3 inch pieces. Cook in lightly salted water until bright green and tender. Be careful not to overcook.
• Remove asparagus from the water reserving 2 tablespoons of asparagus water. Drain asparagus well on paper towel and chill.
• Right before serving. Whip cream and fold in mayo. Add chilled asparagus water to taste.
• Chop egg and add to cream mixture. Pour dressing over asparagus. Add artichoke hearts and mix gently.

ASPARAGUS & ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the asparagus into short lengths.
• Cut the mushrooms and artichoke hearts into quarters or eights, depending on original size Put asparagus and beans into boiling water for just one to two minutes to turn them a bright green Remove the asparagus and beans from the boiling water and place immediately into ice water.
• Once the asparagus and beans are chilled, put into a colender and drain.
• Melt butter in small pan and add the garlic and paprika, and cook for one minute.
• Add the mushrooms, cook for another three to four minutes, and remove from the heat.
• Combine the oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl, mixing well.
• Put the asparagus, mushrooms, artichokes, and beans into a medium size bowl.
• Pour the oil mixture over the vegetables and toss well.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKE, AND MUSHROOM SAUTE WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the Vegetable Saute: Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and asparagus to the pan and cook until tender. Add the artichoke hearts and season with salt and pepper, then cook until the artichoke hearts are heated through. Remove the skillet from the heat, then add in the tomatoes and stir to warm them up.
• For the Tarragon Vinaigrette: Combine the oil, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper in a glass screw-top jar. Seal the jar and shake vigorously to mix the vinaigrette.
• Toss the vegetables with the vinaigrette and serve.

ARTICHOKE-ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook artichoke hearts as directed on box; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix artichokes, asparagus and mushrooms. To make dressing, in tightly covered container, shake oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, chives, mustard and salt until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Remove vegetables from dressing with slotted spoon; reserve dressing. Arrange vegetables on lettuce on each of 6 plates. Garnish with olives. Serve with reserved dressing.

PENNE PASTA AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients together, cover and chill for about an hour before serving.
• NOTE: Original recipe calls for 1 tablespoons dijon mustard (instead of 1 tsp.) and 3 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar (which I omit). That's too strong for my taste, but I wanted to mention it here in case you prefer a dressing with a little more zing.

ORZO ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Start the water to heat first. When boiling, add pasta and cook according to package direction - it will probably take around 10 minutes. Do not overcook.
• While water is heating, start on the dressing for the pasta. Saute onions and garlic in 1/4 cup oil a few minutes until they start to soften. Add tomatoes, artichokes, and capers. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium, then turn off the heat.
• Once pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta, returning it to the large pot you cooked it inches Add back the reserved hot cooking water. Add the warm tomato and artichoke mixture to the cooked pasta. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil and parsley and stir to let it warm through and wilt the parsley.
• Season with the salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped basil.
• Enjoy!