california pasta salad with artichokes
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I really learned to love artichokes when I lived in Northern California. Here is a recipe I got from a friend who was a chef in Monterey, California, back in the 1970's. Its a wonderful choice for summer lunches and can be a side or even a main dish salad.
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yield
8 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
Ingredients For california pasta salad with artichokes
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1 pkg(16 ounces) tri-colored corkscrew pasta
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1 bunchfresh broccoli
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2carrots, thinly sliced
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2 jar(6 1/2 ounces) marinated artichokes
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1 lgred bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 smsweet red onion, thinly sliced
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1/4 cfreshly grated romano cheese
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How To Make california pasta salad with artichokes
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1Cook pasta as directed on package. Add broccoli and carrots slices during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Rinse with cool water and drain well. Drain artichokes and save marinade. Set marinade aside.
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2Combine all ingredients (except marinade, salt, and pepper, and cheese). Mix well. Add as much of the marinade as you prefer for dressing. Toss all. Top with salt and pepper and cheese. Refrigerate to cool salad. Serve with warm bread.
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