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Chicken, Tomato, and Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Chicken, Tomato, and Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

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Chicken, Tomato, and Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup basil oil , recipe follows
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cooked chicken , picked off of the bone, skin and all, shredded
4 cups blanched fusilli pasta
2 large ripe tomatoes, medium dice
1/2 bunch thai basil , picked , reserve a few tops, for garnish
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 limes, juiced
1/2 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups thai basil leaves
salt and black pepper

Directions:

In a blender, add the Dijon and vinegars and blend. Drizzle in the oils to emulsify. In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken, pasta, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and black pepper. Check for flavor.
In a large pasta bowl, plate the entire salad and garnish with basil tops.
Wine Suggestion:
York Creek, Pinot Blanc, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, 1996
Bedford Thompson, Cabernet Franc, Santa Barbara County, 1994
Basil Oil:
In a blender, puree garlic, ginger, lime juice, salt, and sugar and oil until smooth. Do not overmix thereby heating the mixture. Add the basil and puree smooth. Check for seasoning.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1868.23 Kcal (7822 kJ)
Calories from fat	878.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	97.61g	150%
Cholesterol	135.4mg	45%
Sodium	1049.48mg	44%
Potassium	749.95mg	16%
Total Carbs	204.8g	68%
Sugars	15.14g	61%
Dietary Fiber	5.65g	23%
Protein	47.58g	95%
Vitamin C	23.3mg	39%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	65.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	294.33 Kcal (1232 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.38g	150%
Cholesterol	21.33mg	45%
Sodium	165.34mg	44%
Potassium	118.15mg	16%
Total Carbs	32.26g	68%
Sugars	2.39g	61%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	23%
Protein	7.5g	95%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	39%
Iron	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	10.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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