Artichoke Pasta Salad
A fresh Italian pasta salad with artichokes, ham, mozzarella, and Parmesan, tossed in olive oil — a simple and flavorful dish perfect for summer meals.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 610kcal
Ingredients
- 11 oz Short Pasta (Fusilli or Penne)
- 1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts about 5-6, chopped or thinly sliced
- 4 oz Cooked Ham diced
- 5 oz Mozzarelline
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shaved
- 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley or Basil optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
- Add the artichokes, diced ham, and mozzarelline.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add minced parsley and basil if using, and mix lightly.
- Finish with shaved Parmesan just before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the pasta — it should stay slightly firm and al dente for better texture.
- Rinse the pasta under cold water to stop cooking (no, rinsing it won't remove the salt, it will just keep the texture right).
- Taste before adding extra salt since marinated artichokes and Parmesan are already salty.
- If you use simple jarred or canned artichokes in oil, I recommend seasoning them separately with salt, pepper, ¼ teaspoon white vinegar (or more to taste), and parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 2mg
