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Italian Organic Basil Tomato And Pasta Salad Recipe
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Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 1 year, 5 months ago
How refreshing, nourishing and colorful can you get for summer: using organic fresh produce! If you are bringing to a picnic or pot-luck, please carry in an insulated, ice-packed cooler. Enjoy!
Prep:45m Cook:15m Servings:16
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Ingredients
- CHILL 4 TO 24 HOURS
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
- 8 ounces dried pasta (such as rotini, bow ties, shells, cavatelli, or penne)
- 2 9-ounce packages frozen cut green beans
- 6 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
- 1 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives or ripe olives
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
Directions
- For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, pepper, and garlic. Gradually whisk in oil. Stir in the slivered basil. Set dressing aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook frozen beans according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
- Toss one-third of the dressing with the cooked pasta; place pasta in the bottom of a very large salad bowl. Layer ingredients on top of the pasta in the following order: cooked green beans, tomatoes, and olives. Top with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with the basil leaves, the Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. To serve, toss lightly to combine.
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pudgy47 1 year, 5 months ago said:
What a great salad love all the ingredients, got my 5.
trigger 1 year, 5 months ago said:
I am sorry for the 5 rating but that is as high as we can give otherwise this would be a TEN!
A great summer salad indeed, I make these types of salads all the time. I am so glad we have the same taste.
Michael
liezel 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Sounds awesome!