Carole's Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

930 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Basil vinaigrette
4	each	garlic cloves	large
2	tablespoons	basil	dried
1 1/2	teaspoons	sugar
1	tablespoon	dry mustard
3	tablespoons	lemon juice	fresh
6	tablespoons	red wine vinegar
2	teaspoons	kosher salt
1	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground
1 1/4	cups	olive oil
2	each	zucchini	halved lengthwise
6	ounces	pasta, fusilli
3 each chicken breas	cooked	chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless	cubed
2	each	tomatoes	medium, diced
3	each	scallions, spring or green onions
12	each	greek olives	black
1/4	cup	pine nuts	toasted
1/2	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	fresh

Mince garlic in a food processor.

Add 1 1/2T basil, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, 2t salt and 1t pepper.

Process 10 seconds.

With the machine running, drizzle in oil until slightly thickened.

The vegetables and chicken will dilute the intense flavor of the dressing.

Makes 1 3/4c.

Steam zucchini 1 minute and drain.

Cool under running water.

Cook pasta al dente, cool under running water, drain and dry.

In separate bowls, toss chicken, zucchini, pasta and tomatoes with 1/4 cup dressing each.

Gently combine chicken, zucchini, pasta and green onions.

Adjust seasonings and dressings to taste.

Spoon salad onto a platter.

Sprinkle tomatoes, olives and pine nuts on top.

Pass cheese separately.

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Serving Size 352g

Amount per Serving

Calories 930 76% of calories from fat