Ingredients
1 cup salad macaroni
6 oz marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 lb mushrooms, sliced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup med pitted ripe olives
1 tbsp parsley
1/2 tsp dry basil
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package; drain well, rinse with cold water
and drain again. Turn into a large bowl. Add artichokes and their
liquid, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley and basil; toss
gently. Cover and refrig for at least 4 hours. Before serving, season
with salt and pepper to taste.
Servings: 6 servings
Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Italian; Pasta; Pasta Salad; Salad; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Artichoke Pasta Salad recipe.
