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Party Perfect Pasta Salad Recipe


Party Perfect Pasta Salad Recipe
This is a pretty pasta salad that is great at parties and a real palette pleaser! That's right...pretty party pasta palette pleaser!!! Say THAT 3 times fast :D

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Ingredients
  • 1-12 ounce box tri-color rotini
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 3/4 cup fresh basil, divided and chopped
  • 3/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped and divided
  • 1 cup sliced olives, black or kalamata
  • 1 cup fresh parmesan, grated
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions
  1. Cook rotini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last minute of cook time.
  2. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  4. Continue whisking and slowly add the olive oil.
  5. Pour dressing over pasta and broccoli and toss.
  6. Add carrots, 1/2 cup basil, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, olives, parmesan cheese, green onions and cherry tomato halves.
  7. Toss to mix well.
  8. Garnish with remaining basil and red bell pepper.
  9. If time permits,refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving and toss again.

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