Pasta Salad With Artichokes And Tuna Or Chicken Food

ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES AND TUNA (OR CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the remaining ingredients. Chill and serve.
• NOTE: To extend this salad to serve 6 nicely add one (10 ounce) box of frozen peas, cooked, and one small can of well drained mushrooms.

GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Light the grill or heat the broiler. Coat the chicken with 1 tbsp of the oil and season with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp pepper.
• Grill or broil until just done, 4-5 minutes per side. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli until just done. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly.
• In a large bowl, toss the pasta with 1 tbsp olive oil. Make sure to coat all the pasta thoroughly, so it won't stick together.
• Add the chicken, artichoke hearts, scallions, parsley, remaining 5 tbsp oil, the vinegar, remaining 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and the Parmesan to pasta and toss well.
• Serve with additional parmesan and Enjoy!

PASTA WITH TUNA, ARTICHOKES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, combine red peppers and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well.
• When pasta is done, drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add pepper-tuna mixture and toss.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES AND CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta as directed on the box.
• Rinse pasta with cold water and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Add tuna, grape tomatoes,artichoke hearts, and mayo. You may use more or less artichokes as you like -- I find that 1 jar of artichoke hearts is good to make this recipe 3 times, which is why I say use a third of it. Same with mayo -- use more or less to your tasting.
• Mix well.
• sprinkle cheese and croutons.
• enjoy :).

PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until tender, but firm, 8 to 12 minutes, stirring often.
• Drain well and rinse with cold water.
• Shake out excess water and toss pasta with oil.
• Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley and basil.
• Place pasta in large bowl.
• Add mayonnaise mixture, chicken, artichokes and tabasco.
• Toss well.
• Garnish with almonds.
• For a decorative presentation, serve in avacado halves, in tomato cups or on lettuce leaves.

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.

TUNA & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and capers in a small jar and shake to mix.
• In a separate bowl, combine tuna, olives, artickokes and parsley.
• Gently stir in cooked pasta, drizzle with dressing and toss.
• Add salt and pepper and chill briefly if desired.
• Divide into 2 bowls and enjoy!

ARTICHOKES AND TUNA PASTA SAUCE (RACHAEL RAY)

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add butter and olive oil. When melted add shallots and garlic, and stir 3 minutes. Add tuna and heat through breaking it down as small as you want it. I like large chunks.
• Add artichokes and thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and add in vermouth or wine and chicken broth. Return to heat and reduce it a little just until it forms a nice sauce.
• Add lemon juice and zest to sauce. Add 1/2 cup starchy cooking water to sauce before draining pasta. Toss pasta with sauce. I like to remove from heat and let the pasta absorb some sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Serve topped with parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired. Original recipe calls for seasoned bread crumbs on top,.