• Ingredients:
  • 8oz package of whole FunGuy white button mushrooms
  • 1 can of plain artichoke hearts
  • ½ cup and 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 8 ounces dried fusilli pasta
  • water for boiling

With the dog days of summer upon us once again, it’s only appropriate to acknowledge that it’s also the season of salads! 

Pasta salad is a FunGuy favorite and this one doesn’t just include mushrooms, but grilled mushrooms that are then marinated with artichoke hearts and herbs before being tossed with a fun spirally pasta like fusili. 

Guaranteed to help make summer meals fun!

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Brush off any debris from the FunGuy mushrooms with a damp cloth. Cut the artichoke hearts into bite sized pieces and set them aside. 
  2. Toss the mushrooms with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil before placing them in a hot grill pan over high heat. Cook them for 3-5 minutes, cap side down to form grill marks on top. Transfer the cooked mushrooms to a bowl. 
  3. Place the mushrooms into a bowl with the artichoke hearts, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, vinegar,  and the rest of the olive oil. Toss well and cover the mushrooms and artichokes and let them marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until over night. 
  4. At least 30 minutes before ready to make the salad, bring a pot of water to boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 8 minute, or until just cooked through. Transfer the cooked pasta to a colander and drain it of any excess water. Allow the pasta to cool completely. 
  5. Once the pasta has cooled, add it to the bowl with the mushrooms and artichoke hearts and toss well to combine. Serve immediately or return to the refrigerator to chill until ready to eat. 

Have a Fun meal!