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      Title: Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad
 Categories: Salads, Pasta
      Yield: 1 servings
 
 
        6    fresh baby artichokes
      1/4 c  lemon juice
      1/2 lb penne pasta
      1/2 c  tomato juice
        2 TB olive oil
  :          Juice of one lemon
        2    cloves garlic  -- minced
        3 TB fresh parsley
        3 TB fresh basil  -- or 1 tsp.
  :          dried
      1/2 ts salt
      1/4 ts black pepper
      1/2 c  fresh tomato  -- chopped
      1/2 c  olives  -- Kalamata
        2 TB capers
      1/2 c  feta cheese  -- optional
  
  1.  Cut stems off artichokes.  Peel off tough outer
  leaves to reveal yellow-green hearts.  Cut artichokes
  into quarters.  Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice with 2
  cups water in a medium bowl.  Add artichokes to lemon
  water and toss to prevent discoloration.  Drain.
  Steam artichokes until tender, about 20 minutes.
  chill. 2.  In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a
  rapid boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and penne.  Cook penne
  until al dente, about 10 minutes.  Drain and rinse
  with cold water. 3.  To make salad dressing: combine
  tomato juice, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley,
  basil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender
  and puree for 30 seconds. 4.  Toss together
  artichokes, penne, capers, olives and feta cheese in a
  large bowl salad bowl.  Pour dressing over and toss
  well.
  
  Recipe By     : dartji@gdss.grumman.com (Jim Dart !!!)
 
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