CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES

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I really learned to love artichokes when I lived in Northern California. Here is a recipe I got from a friend who was a chef in Monterey, California, back in the 1970's. Its a wonderful choice for summer lunches and can be a side or even a main dish salad.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg (16 ounces) tri-colored corkscrew pasta
1 bunch fresh broccoli
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 jar(s) (6 1/2 ounces) marinated artichokes
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small sweet red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 c freshly grated romano cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Add broccoli and carrots slices during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Rinse with cool water and drain well. Drain artichokes and save marinade. Set marinade aside.
  • 2. Combine all ingredients (except marinade, salt, and pepper, and cheese). Mix well. Add as much of the marinade as you prefer for dressing. Toss all. Top with salt and pepper and cheese. Refrigerate to cool salad. Serve with warm bread.

California Dube
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Kafuuma Ibrahim
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This salad is not worth the effort.


James Tillequots
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I found the dressing to be a bit too oily.


Midge Duncan
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This salad is a bit too bland for my taste.


Constance Oge Victor
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time.


Sandip Rawal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham.


Brenda Henderson
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I've never made pasta salad before, but this recipe was so easy to follow.


Luis Angel Reyes Roque
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like you spent hours on it.


Rahman Armani
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I'm not a huge fan of artichokes, but I actually really enjoyed them in this salad.


Maurice Mcfarlane
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Murad Ali Murad Ali
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and cheeses to it depending on what I have on hand.


Daniel McGarrigle
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This salad is delicious! The artichokes add a nice briny flavor and the sun-dried tomatoes give it a bit of sweetness.


wullie rodger
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are usually on hand.


Eric Lawson
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the combination of flavors and textures.