Orecchiette Pasta Salad With Artichokes And Grilled

Name: Orecchiette Pasta Salad With Artichokes And Grilled Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, cooked orecchiette; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 red pepper; 1 medium zucchini; 1/2 cup mushroom; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups salad dressing (see note below); 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground; 6 artichoke hearts, canned (not marinated); 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 1 cup cheese, shredded (see note below); 1/4 cup salad dressing, additional; 6 -8 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Servings: persons

1 lb pasta, cooked orecchiette
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
1 red pepper
1 medium zucchini
1/2 cup mushroom
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups salad dressing (see note below)
1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
6 artichoke hearts, canned (not marinated)
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1 cup cheese, shredded (see note below)
1/4 cup salad dressing, additional
6 -8 cherry tomatoes, quartered

1
Thinly slice the onion, red pepper, zucchini and mushrooms. Heat olive oiI in a large saute pan -- add onions, cooking until softened, then add garlic, red pepper, mushrooms and zucchini -- continue to cook until lightly coloured.
2
Drain and quarter the artichoke hearts.
3
Stir the grilled veggies and the remaining ingredients (except tomatoes and additional dressing) into the cold cooked pasta -- mix well.
4
Place into a container with a lid and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
5
When ready to serve, refresh with additional 1/4 cup of salad dressing and garnish with quartered cherry tomatoes.
6
Notes:
7
The salad dressing is the most recognizable flavour so make sure you're confident with the taste -- you can make your own with a light tasting olive oil, lemon juice (or white balsamic), dijon mustard and your choice of herbs, but I find Kraft's Classic Herb is perfect for pasta salads.
8
As I cook with cheeses so frequently, I stock my fridge/freezer with one-cup baggies filled with a blend of shredded imported Italian white cheeses (asiago, provolone, pecorino romano and parmegiana reggiano). You can easily substitute crumbled feta, but it will completely change the flavour. Also, as these cheeses are quite salty, I rarely add table salt to my recipes.

735

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pasta, cooked orecchiette, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, 1 red pepper, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette Pasta Salad With Artichokes And Grilled Veggies falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Orecchiette Pasta Salad With Artichokes And Grilled Veggies

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