Best 7 Artichoke Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

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Discover a culinary delight that blends the vibrancy of artichokes with the rustic charm of Italian flavors. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating a tantalizing artichoke Italian pasta salad; a dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine, offering a symphony of flavors and textures. Let your taste buds be captivated as we guide you through selecting the freshest artichokes, choosing the perfect pasta, and crafting a flavorful dressing that brings all the elements together in perfect harmony. Prepare to elevate your pasta salad game to new heights as you unveil the secrets of this delectable dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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"I've made this salad many times for my husband and me," Nancy Adams of Las Vegas, Nevada writes of her flavorful and fetching macaroni medley. "We like it for lunch with pineapple-topped ham slices and sweet potatoes. Or you can stir in a can of tuna into the salad for a complete meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup sliced ripe olives
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups cooked bow tie pasta, cooled
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Herb Oil, recipe follows
1 cup grape tomatoes, split
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 cup roughly chopped roasted chicken
1 cup roughly chopped marinated artichokes
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch parsley
1/2 cup packed fresh basil
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
1/2 cup packed fresh oregano
1/2 orange, zested
1 whole dried arbol chile
1 teaspoon whole black pepper corns
2 cups canola oil
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss all of the ingredients. Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • In a 1-quart mason jar, place all of the herbs, zest, chile, and peppercorns. Pour both oils into a saucepan and heat to 200 degrees F. Pour the hot oils into the jar and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand overnight.
  • Place cheesecloth over the top of the jar and replace the outer rim of the lid. Invert and strain oil into desired container.

PEPPERONI-ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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Everyone loves a good pasta salad, and this one will make 'em feel like you fussed. Convenient store-bought dressing, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoni and mozzarella cubes give it extra flavor and flair. mdash;Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, artichokes, olives, pepperoni, onion, Parmesan cheese and green pepper., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to salad. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

QUICK ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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This pasta salad is quick and easy to make. The liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts makes an excellent dressing.

Provided by Maryanne

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup salad macaroni, or other medium-size pasta
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
½ cup mushrooms, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup pitted black olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ tablespoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

RACHAEL RAY'S SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Rachael Ray's Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juice of, small
6 ounces Baby Spinach, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/3 lb ricotta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
1 lb penne or 1 lb other short pasta, cooked al dente, cooled and well drained
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the first three ingredients in the bottom of a serving bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss till well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.
  • This makes 8 side dishes.

ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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This light Artichoke Pasta Salad makes a perfect portable lunchtime meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and pepper
6 ounces small pasta shells
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 4 teaspoons juice
1/2 cup marinated artichokes, plus 2 tablespoons marinade
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
2 cups torn escarole

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, chop garlic. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and drag the blade of a large knife at an angle across mixture until a paste forms. Add garlic paste to a small bowl, along with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and artichoke marinade; whisk to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Return pasta to pot, add artichokes and dressing, and toss, adding enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta; stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour (or overnight); toss with escarole to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

PATRICK'S ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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This recipe is truly a "scratch" one but, after your culinary efforts, your guests will be mightily pleased to have tasted a pasta salad that is bright, new, and delicious. You will not find this recipe anywhere else because it took me about 6 months to develop it and I have only posted it HERE on Recipezaar! I wanted a pasta salad that used an Italian-based dressing and which packed a LOT of flavor, slightly creamy. Through much research, a few false starts and, blind luck, I got the pasta salad that I wanted. It's fairly easy to put together but it does take some time. It's great for a covered dish or as a side dish to either fried chicken or pork chops. I plan to use it for summer barbecues as well. And, once again, I have to thank Dee514 for her spectacular Italian Spice Blend recipe (Recipe #38293) which I have listed in the directions and which is an integral ingredient. For SAINT PATRICK'S DAY, use all GREEN PASTA (spinach pasta)! I hope you enjoy this pasta salad as much as I do.

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces rotini pasta, tri-color, dry
2 tablespoons pimientos, diced, canned
14 ounces artichoke hearts, chopped, canned, drained but not rinsed
1 tablespoon Italian spices, see directions
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix, dry, e.g, Good Seasons brand
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
4 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta al dente, drain and place into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the pimientos, artichoke hearts, and black olives.
  • In a small mixing bowl, blend the Italian spices, Italian dressing mix, olive oil, vinegar, water and sugar. Then, add the mayonnaise last, especially if using a blender (do not blend mayonnaise for more than 30 seconds). Pour this dressing over the pasta mix.
  • Top with the grated parmesan, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving.
  • NOTE: A batch of "Italian Spices" can be made by blending the following (Dee514's recipe): 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 tablespoons dried marjoram, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 214.2, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right artichokes: Look for artichokes that are heavy for their size, with tight, compact leaves and no signs of bruising or damage.
  • Prepare the artichokes properly: Cut off the stem and the top quarter of the artichoke, then use a spoon to scoop out the fuzzy choke from the center. Cut the artichoke into quarters or eighths.
  • Cook the artichokes until tender: You can boil, steam, or roast the artichokes. Boiling is the quickest method, but steaming or roasting will give the artichokes a more intense flavor.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: In addition to artichokes, this salad can include other vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. You can also add protein sources such as grilled chicken or shrimp, and cheeses such as feta or Parmesan.
  • Dress the salad with a flavorful vinaigrette: A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs will enhance the flavors of the salad.

Conclusion:

Artichoke Italian pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck, and it is also a great way to use up leftover artichokes. With its bright flavors and colorful ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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