Best 14 Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipes

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.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them out on a large plate or a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• Coarsely chop baby spinach. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and red onion. Chop garlic, then add salt to it and mash it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to it. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Dress salad and gently toss. Serve or refrigerate.

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.

ARTICHOKE SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, artichokes, olives, cheese, green onions, parsley and basil., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, lemon juice, basil, mustard and, if desired, pepper. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving.

MARINATED-ARTICHOKE AND GREEN-BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a pot of generously salted water according to package directions. Add green beans to pot 4 minutes before end of cooking. Drain; transfer pasta and green beans to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Let cool slightly.
• Drain artichokes; whisk brine and reserve 1/2 cup. Chop artichokes into 1-inch pieces. Transfer pasta and green beans to a large bowl. Add artichokes and reserved brine, parsley, lemon zest and juice, onion, cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss to combine. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes. Serve room temperature or chilled. Pasta can be made up to 4 hours ahead.

AVOCADO & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

PEPPERONI-ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

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.

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!

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!

ARTICHOKE ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tri-colored pasta at a boil until tender yet slightly firm, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water until chilled; drain again.
• Transfer the pasta to a very large salad bowl and toss with olive oil until coated.
• Mix broccoli florets, artichoke hearts, asparagus, parsley, spinach, and olives into the pasta until thoroughly combined.
• Stir Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, ranch dressing mix, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 12 hours to blend flavors before serving.

RACHAEL RAY'S SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

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

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.

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!

SUN-DRIED TOMATO, ARTICHOKE, CASHEW AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain sun-dried tomatoes, reserving 1 Tbsp liquid. Chop sun-dried tomatoes and set aside. Combine reserved oil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, artichokes and cashews. Add tortellini and toss to combine. Let salad stand at room temp for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend, or chill overnight.