Best Mediterranean Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES, OLIVES, AND TOMATOES



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Vibrant, bold flavors await in this healthier pasta dish inspired by the unmistakable tastes of the Mediterranean.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced, lengthwise
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and quartered lengthwise
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more serving
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in artichokes and cook until starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add olives and half of the tomatoes; cook until tomatoes start to break down, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pasta to skillet. Stir in remaining tomatoes, oil, cheese, and basil. Thin with reserved pasta water if necessary to coat the spaghetti. Serve with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 18 g

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



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A simple Mediterranean pasta salad loaded with fresh arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, pine nuts, kalamata olives, basil pesto and so much more! It's a copy-cat recipe for Cafe Express's Pasta Amore and let me just say it's actually BETTER!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     30 Minute Meals

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces pasta (any small shape will do, I like penne)
1-12 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained (reserve 2 tablespoons of oil)
½ cup kalamata olives, chopped
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
¼ cup EACH sliced scallions AND chopped parsley
1 cup packed fresh arugula
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
3 tablespoon pine nuts
3 tablespoons pesto (homemade
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons of reserved sun-dried tomato oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • SALAD: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse and drain the pasta and allow for it to cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl combine the prepared pasta, chopped artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, scallions, and parsley. Toss to combine. At this point, you can store the pasta salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve if you want to serve it cold.
  • DRESSING: In a small bowl, mix together the pesto, olive oil, sun-dried tomato oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. The dressing can be refrigerated until you're ready to serve the salad.
  • ASSEMBLY: When you're ready to serve, add the arugula, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts into the salad and toss to combine. Dress with the prepared dressing and taste test for seasonings. Adjust to preference.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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This is one satisfying and flavor-packed cold pasta salad with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, rustic old-world salami, tangy olives, and mozzarella. A zesty Italian dressing brings it all together.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ lb pasta, ((I recommend fusilli or rotini pasta) )
Kosher salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 bell pepper (any color, cored and chopped)
1 shallot (chopped)
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (6 ounces)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
6 pepperoncini, (chopped)
6 to 8 ounces salami, (sliced into bite size pieces )
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, (torn (or mozzarella cheese balls))
½ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
½ cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
  • In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Sodium 748.4 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA IN MINUTES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced diagonally
1 (8 1/2-ounc) jar sun-dried tomatoes, julienned (1 cup)
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 pound fresh angel hair pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 (8 1/2-ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, quartered and drained (1 cup)
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted (1/4 pound)
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Boil water for pasta in a pasta pot, fitted with a strainer. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken strips until no longer pink -- about 3 minutes each side. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic to skillet. Saute for 2 minutes. In the meantime, add the fresh pasta to boiling water, cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.
  • Now add the basil, artichoke hearts, olives and feta cheese to the skillet. Saute 1 minute then stir in the cream. Strain the pasta and transfer to a large pasta bowl. Add the chicken saute to the pasta and toss. Season with oregano, salt and pepper before serving.

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.

MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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This salad will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. It can easily be adapted to feed a large crowd. Any type of pasta will work for this recipe. Stacey

Provided by Stacey Sweet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb tortellini, cooked al dente
1 cup cooked artichoke heart
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup oil-cured olives (pitted)
1/2 cup parsley
1 lb ripe roma tomatoes or 1 lb plum tomato, chopped coarse
1 cup radicchio, torn
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, torn not bruised

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl combine all of the ingredients.
  • refridgerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.4, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 47.7, Sodium 740, Carbohydrate 66.1, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 18.1

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