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Artichoke and Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


Cooking Light-4/99






List of Ingredients



• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and divided
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 tablespoon water
  
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 3 cups cooked radiatore (about 5 oz uncooked short coiled pasta)
  
• 2 cups thinly sliced spinach
  
• 1 cup chopped tomato
  
• 1/4 cup (1ounce) crumbled feta cheese
  






Instructions



1. Combine 2 artichoke hearts, oil, and the next 6 ingred. in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth.
   
   
2. Chop the remaining artichike hearts. Combine the chopped artichoke hearts, pasta, spinach, and chopped tomato in a large bowl. Pour pureed artichoke mixture over pasta mixture, and toss well to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
   
3. Servings: 6
   
4. 153 cal, 3.9g fat, 5.9g pro, 24.9g carb, 1.8g fiber, 4mg chol, 137mg sod.