2005

Shrimp and Artichoke Pasta Salad

Source: Kim & Dan's Home Away from Home - Recipes

For Salad
2 cups uncooked pasta, any shape
1 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup snipped chives
1 6-oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, sliced (reserve liquid)
large whole red lettuce leaves

For Dressing
reserved liquid from artichoke hearts
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions. Just before it's done, put shrimp in pot and cook for about two minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place into a large bowl and add chives and artichoke hearts. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl; add to pasta mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight. Stir well and serve on red lettuce leaves.