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.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped basil over the pasta salad and toss lightly to incorporate.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1301.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2869.5

Total Fat 212.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 6750.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.9g	0%
Total Sugars 44.0g
Protein 56.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 676.5mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 4552.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.8%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 27.5%