Pasta Salad W Artichokes Sun Dried Tomatoes
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and Mediterranean-inspired Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Packed with bold flavors, this delicious recipe combines tender pasta with marinated artichoke hearts, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano ties everything together, while fresh basil adds a fragrant finishing touch. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep, this easy-to-make pasta salad is served cold and gets better as the flavors meld in the fridge. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser featuring vibrant, wholesome ingredients that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup Marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed and julienned
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped basil over the pasta salad and toss lightly to incorporate.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.2 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 6750 mg | 293% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.1 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 676 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 4553 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
