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Artichoke and Bacon Summer Salad


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  • Author: sgauley
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Description

A light summer salad with bold flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces bowtie pasta 
  • 3 ounces black olives, halved
  • 6 ounces cherry tomatoes 
  • 6 ounces artichoke hearts, in water, diced
  • 6 slices crispy bacon 

Vinaigrette 

  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 12 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey 
  • 12 shallots, diced
  • 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar 
  • 1 bunch chives, chopped 

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette in a bowl. Whisk together and set aside. 
  2. Cook bacon according to package instructions. (350F for approximately 25-30 minutes). Cook until crispy. Remove and place onto paper towel. Allow to cool and then dice into small pieces. Set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Follow package instructions to cook the bowtie pasta. 
  4. Weigh out 6 ounces of artichoke hearts, drain, and dice into small pieces. 
  5. Weigh out 6 ounces of cherry tomatoes and halve them. 
  6. Weigh out 3 ounces of black olives and halve them. 
  7. Drain pasta from the boiling water into a bowl and add in the diced olives, tomatoes, artichokes, and bacon. Toss with the vinaigrette and serve at room temperature. Or, chill in the refrigerator and serve cold. 
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes