Patrick's Artichoke Pasta Salad

Elevate your next gathering with Patrick's Artichoke Pasta Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad brings together tender rotini pasta with briny artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy Kalamata olives. A zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, ties it all together, while crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley add a creamy, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this make-ahead salad is an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or quick weekday meals. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing burst of flavor in every bite! Keywords: artichoke pasta salad, Mediterranean salad, summer pasta salad, easy potluck recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rotini pasta
• 14 oz Artichoke hearts (canned or jarred, quartered)
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 English cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.75 cups Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• 0.25 cups Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.75 cups Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad and give it a light toss to distribute the cheese without breaking it apart too much.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with additional parsley or feta cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1608.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3114.8

Total Fat 151.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 160.3mg	0%
Sodium 7085.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 355.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.5g
Protein 87.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1483.9mg	0%
Iron 27.6mg	0%
Potassium 3023.2mg	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: 43.5%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 45.3%