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Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe


PESTO PASTA SALAD Recipe
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
This combines a pesto salad with a pasta salad, creating a taste explosion and a smile.
Prep:30m Servings:10

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Ingredients
  • 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
  • 1 cup julienned fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup julienned zucchini
  • 1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/3 cup chopped radishes
  • 1 can (6 ounces) medium pitted ripe olives, drained and halved
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
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  • PESTO DRESSING:
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  • 3 to 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3/4 cups grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup whole almonds, toasted

Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 13 ingredients; set aside.
  2. For dressing, process garlic in a blender or food processor until finely chopped.
  3. Add basil,cheese, slivered almonds, salt, tarragon, pepper and sugar.
  4. Process 15-30 seconds or until coarsely chopped.
  5. With the motor running, gradually add oil until mixture is smooth. Add vinegar and process until blended.
  6. Pour over salad;toss to coat.
  7. Just before serving, add whole almonds.

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