
Artichoke Basil and Corn Pasta Salad
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Excellent

Artichoke Basil and Corn Pasta Salad
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This Artichoke Pasta Salad with a basil vinaigrette, plenty of fresh mozzarella, some sun dried tomatoes and corn is truly SUMMER in a bowl.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 shallots thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 cup bocconcini mozzarella balls
- 1 cup corn cut off the cob
- 1 ounce can artichoke hearts drained and quartered or halved
- fresh basil and parmesan to garnish
For the Basil Vinaigrette:
- 1 shallot roughly chopped
- 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves, stems removed (about 4 ounces)
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant. Add the sun dried tomatoes and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add the pasta and 1⁄2 cup of basil vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add more basil vinaigrette as needed. Season with salt and pepper and lemon juice. Add mozzarella balls and artichoke hearts and toss to combine.
For the Basil Vinaigrette:
- Combine all the ingredients for the basil vinaigrette in a high powered blender and blend for 60 seconds until very smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
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Notes
- I love a pasta salad like this one. Without mayo it is easy to make ahead and will sit out at your next BBQ very nicely.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
900kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
110g
(37%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
856mg
(36%)
Potassium
966mg
(28%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1010IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 900 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 900kcal | 45% |
Carbohydrates | 110g | 37% |
Protein | 24g | 48% |
Fat | 42g | 65% |
Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
Sodium | 856mg | 36% |
Potassium | 966mg | 21% |
Fiber | 9g | 36% |
Sugar | 13g | 26% |
Vitamin A | 1010IU | 20% |
Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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