*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  VEGAN: AEGEAN ARTICHOKE & PENNE SALAD

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    Fresh baby artichokes
     1/4   c            Lemon juice
     1/2   lb           Penne
     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            Kalamata olives
   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, parlsey, 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. enjoy, jen
 


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