Quick Artichoke Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is quick and easy to make. The liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts makes an excellent dressing.
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Ingredients
- 1cup salad macaroni, or other medium-size pasta
- 1(6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
- ½cup mushrooms, quartered
- 1cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1cup pitted black olives
- 1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½teaspoon dried basil
- ½tablespoon dried oregano
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente according to packaging instructions, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water.Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; toss well.Step 3
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste.