Vegan: aegean artichoke & penne salad Recipe

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Vegan: aegean artichoke & penne salad

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Ingredients:

6		Fresh baby artichokes
1/4	cup	Lemon juice
1/2	lbs	Penne
1/2	cup	Tomato juice
2	tbsp	Olive oil
		Juice of one lemon
2		Cloves garlic, minced
3	tbsp	Fresh parsley
3	tbsp	Fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried
1/2	tsp	Salt
1/4	tsp	Black pepper
1/2	cup	Fresh tomato, chopped
1/2	cup	Kalamata olives
2	tbsp	Capers
1/2	cup	Feta cheese (optional)

Procedures:

1	Cut stems off artichokes.
2	Peel off tough outer leaves to reveal yellow-green hearts.
3	Cut artichokes into quarters.
4	Combine ?cup lemon juice with 2 cups water in a medium bowl.
5	Add artichokes to lemon water and toss to prevent discoloration.
6	Drain.
7	Steam artichokes until tender, about 20 minutes.
8	Chill.
9	In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a rapid boil.
10	Add 1 teaspoon salt and penne.
11	Cook penne until al dente, about 10 minutes.
12	Drain and rinse with cold water.
13	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.
14	Toss together artichokes, penne, capers, olives and feta cheese in a large bowl salad bowl.
15	Pour dressing over and toss well.
16	Enjoy, jen