R & R Jenni's Bow Tie Artichoke Salad

 I made this recipe up because I wanted to take something special to a barbecue at our good friends' house today.

Bow Tie Artichoke Salad

1 box or bag uncooked bow tie pasta

1 basket or container grape or cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 

2 jars (4+1/2 oz each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained

1/4 cup freeze dried basil ( I don't see why regular dry basil won't work)

1/3 cup sunflower seeds

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl combine the pasta, tomatoes, olives, artichokes, sunflower seeds and lastly the basil.

Dressing

2/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

3 tbsp lemon juice

1+1/2 tsp sugar

1 tsp white pepper

Put all ingredients in a jar with a lid or any other shaker type container. Shake well. Pour over salad ingredients and toss til all is coated. Cover and refrigerate. Serve very cold.

12 servings

 This was a big hit. The hostesses asked if they could keep what was left. The recipes I write in a few minutes time seem to go over the best.

Thanks Jenni, For sharing your Recipe and Review ~  Sounds very good and I bet it was well recieved~  Great Ingredients and a light dressing ~ Perfect ~   Janie

 Jenni,

That sounds marvelous! I love the combination of artichokes and sunflower seeds.

Thanks for posting your review. My DD will love this too!

Janie,

When I saw artichoke in the name I knew you would be here. lol!

chef

I LOVE artichokes too!!!  Can't wait to give this a try!!   Thanks for the post!