Insalata di Pasta

We really like a version of this from the local grocery deli, so I wanted to take a stab at it at home – I prefer to know what goes in my food if I have the energy to make instead of buy.

This is the recipe I was crafting when I first learned that artichokes come in cans!

Great as a side or the main deal… De-licious!!!

And don’t be shy about snagging this amazing Parmesan Vinaigrette for other uses – amazing with or without the Parmesan!

TIPS: To make this recipe #Vegan, sub out the honey for agave or maple syrup.

Insalata di Pasta Recipe

Pasta Salad Ingredients

• 16 oz tri-color rotini pasta
• 7 oz artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1 cup Parmesan Vinaigrette (divided) [see Parmesan Vinaigrette recipe just below]
• 4 oz grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced

Parmesan Vinaigrette Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
• 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp honey
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 3/4 tsp Dijon mustard
• 3/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook 16 oz tri-color rotini pasta according to package instructions – be sure to leave a bit more al dente than you normally would for topping with pasta sauce.
2. While pasta is cooking… In a small bowl, whisk together 6 Tbsp EVOO, 3 Tbsp lemon juice, 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp honey, 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic, 3/4 tsp Dijon mustard, 3/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper – then set aside.
3. Drain cooked pasta, then rinse with cold water.
4. In a large glass or ceramic bowl, add in order: 16 oz drained and cooled pasta, 7 oz chopped artichoke hearts, 4 oz halved grape tomatoes, and 1/2 cup sliced black olives.
5. Drizzle with 1/2 cup Parmesan Vinaigrette then stir gently until well-combined.
6. Refrigerate overnight (definitely for at least 2 hours).
7. Just before serving, drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan Vinaigrette then stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 10
Amount per serving
Calories	465
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.4g	15%
Saturated Fat 1.9g	9%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 2196mg	95%
Total Carbohydrate 71.5g	26%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	16%
Total Sugars 6.7g
Protein 13.7g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 143mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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