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Jks Monterey Jack Pasta Salad Recipe


JKs Monterey Jack Pasta Salad Recipe
My original intention was to make a pasta caprese salad, but... then i detoured.

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Ingredients
  • 1 lb rigatoni noodles
  • 12 oz grape tomatoes
  • 8 oz watercress (leaves only)
  • 1/4 c chopped basil
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 lemons
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 8 oz monterey jack cheese
  • salt & pepper

Directions
  1. Bring water to boil an salt
  2. add pasta
  3. while pasta boils, prepare watercress, basil & dressing
  4. remove watercress & basil leaves and set aside
  5. mince garlic & shallot and add to a large mixing bowl
  6. add olive oil & juice of 2 lemons & whisk
  7. add grape tomatoes and stir
  8. add watercress and basil and stir
  9. when noodles are al dente, drain and immediately toss with dressing and vegetables
  10. cover with saran wrap and let greens wilt
  11. place cold monterey jack cheese in freezer
  12. when greens are wilted remove cheese from freezer and dice in to small cubes
  13. toss cheese with pasta, cover with saran wrap and let come to room temperature

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Comments


Glad you got detoured - it sounds devine!
Thanks for the post.
Valerie


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