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Artichoke Basil and Corn Pasta Salad

This Artichoke Pasta Salad with a basil vinaigrette, plenty of fresh mozzarella, some sun dried tomatoes and corn is truly SUMMER in a bowl. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 900 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:
  1. 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.

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

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

% 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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