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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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