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Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb uncooked pasta (shell , rotina or mostaccioli)
1 bunch fresh broccoli , cut into flowerets
2 summer squash, sliced
2 red peppers , cut into julienne strips
1 cucumber, quartered and sliced
3 cups artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 lb carrot, grated
salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil
salt and pepper
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup wine vinegar (red or white, your choice )
3 cups olive oil

Directions:

Salad: Cook pasta in lightly salted water for about 15 minutes.
Drain.
Rinse pasta with cold water and drain again.
Chill.
Blanch broccoli and summer squash by immersing in boiling, salted water for 2 to 3 minutes.
Rinse in cold water and drain.
Combine all salad ingredients.
Just before serving, drizzle with Vinaigrette Dressing and toss.
Arrange on a serving platter lined with leaf lettuce.
Vinaigrette: Add garlic and basil to blender container.
Process on Chop.
Add salt, pepper and mustard; process a few seconds.
Add lemon juice and vinegar and blend.
Add olive oil and process until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	649.32 Kcal (2719 kJ)
Calories from fat	550.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.17g	94%
Cholesterol	12.47mg	4%
Sodium	107.77mg	4%
Potassium	470.48mg	10%
Total Carbs	21.78g	7%
Sugars	3.14g	13%
Dietary Fiber	5.41g	22%
Protein	5.77g	12%
Vitamin C	78.8mg	131%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	66.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	240.25 Kcal (1006 kJ)
Calories from fat	203.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.63g	94%
Cholesterol	4.61mg	4%
Sodium	39.88mg	4%
Potassium	174.08mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.06g	7%
Sugars	1.16g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2g	22%
Protein	2.14g	12%
Vitamin C	29.2mg	131%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	24.5mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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