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"anything goes" pasta salad

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

Feel free to use the pasta of your choice. The wagon wheels sometimes entices kids to eat this pasta salad they might otherwise not try. LOL. Prep time includes 1 hour of chilling time.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For "anything goes" pasta salad

  • 16 oz
    package wagon wheel macaroni (may sub shells or elbow)
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 can
    artichoke hearts, drained and halved (14 oz cans)
  • 1/2 c
    roasted red pepper strips
  • 3 oz
    jar capers, drained
  • 6-8
    sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/3 c
    fresh italian parsley, chopped
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1
    egg yolk
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 tsp
    dried whole basil
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 c
    pine nuts, toasted

How To Make "anything goes" pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook macaroni according to the package directions; drain. Place macaroni in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • 2
    Add artichoke hearts, roasted pepper, capers, tomato, cheese, and parsley; stir gently to combine. Set aside.
  • 3
    Position knife blade in a food processor bowl. Add garlic, next 8 ingredients, and if desired, hot sauce, and process until smooth.
  • 4
    Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Sprinkle with pine nuts just before serving.
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