Quick Artichoke Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is quick and easy to make. The liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts makes an excellent dressing.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
• ½ tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup salad macaroni, or other medium-size pasta
• ½ cup mushrooms, quartered
• 1 cup pitted black olives

Recipe 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.