Rachael Rays Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipes

ARTICHOKE, GARBANZO, & SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix artichoke hearts, garbanzo beans, pasta, spinach leaves, tomato, bell pepper, mushrooms & pimento-stuffed olives(if using) in a large bowl.
• Blend olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, oregano or Italian seasoning, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, & salt(if using) in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Pour over salad and toss.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Top with feta cheese before serving.

RACHAEL RAY'S SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first three ingredients in the bottom of a serving bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss till well combined.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.
• This makes 8 side dishes.

CORNFLAKE-FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Step 1Preheat the oven to 275°. Set a wire rack inside a baking sheet. Preheat a waffle iron to level 5 or medium-high to high.Step 2For the chicken, make a breading station by lining up 3 shallow dishes. In the first, season the flour with salt and pepper. In the second, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce; season. In the last, mix the cornflakes, granulated garlic and onion, paprika, salt, and white and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1/8 inch of oil over medium-high. Working in batches, dredge the chicken in the flour, dip in the buttermilk, then coat in the cornflakes, pressing so the crumbs adhere. Fry until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the rack; keep warm in the oven.Step 3For the waffles, in a medium bowl, whisk up the dry ingredients and spices; season with salt and pepper. In another medium bowl, whisk up the buttermilk, butter, and egg. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just blended. Stir in the pecans. Coat the waffle iron with cooking spray. Working in batches, cook the waffles until crispy, about 4 minutes per batch.Step 4Top the waffles with the chicken. Drizzle with honey.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine spinach and artichokes. Place garlic, lemon zest and juice in small dish and add vinegar. Let it stand 5 minutes then whisk in extra-virgin olive oil. Pour oil and vinegar dressing over salad and toss to combine. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to your taste. Top the salad with cheese then serve.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them out on a large plate or a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• Coarsely chop baby spinach. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and red onion. Chop garlic, then add salt to it and mash it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to it. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Dress salad and gently toss. Serve or refrigerate.