Pasta Salad With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Artichokes Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, pulse sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper 5-6 times, until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl or blender.
• With the mixer running, drizzle in olive oil in a steady stream. Add fresh oregano leaves and pulse to gently chop them up. You should have about 3/4 cup of vinaigrette. Set aside.
• Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water or lightly-coat with olive oil and spread out onto baking sheets to cool.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add artichoke hearts and a pinch or two of kosher salt and black pepper. Gently sauté for 5-8 minutes, flipping the artichokes sparingly, until they're light golden brown in parts.
• Deglaze the pan with a small splash of water or white wine and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom.
• Remove from heat and stir in shallots, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
• When pasta is cooked and cooled, toss with the sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, artichoke mixture, pine nuts, herbs, and Pecorino Romano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pasta salad is best enjoyed at room temperature.

PASTA SALAD W/ ARTICHOKES & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta until just tender, but still firm to bite.
• Whisk mayonnaise and next ten ingredients in small bowl until well blended, season with salt& pepper.
• Transfer 3/4 cup dressing to large bowl; mix in celery, artichokes, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes& olives.
• Add pasta to vegetable mixture, then Parmesan cheese; toss to blend.
• Mix in more dressing by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired.
• Season salad with salt& pepper, serve cold or at room temperature.
• Pasta salad can be made 1 day ahead.