3 gemelli vinaigrette Recipes

uncooked gemelli (short twisted tube pasta), cut haricots verts (about 4 oz), chopped shelled pistachios, fresh thyme leaves, divided, grated lemon rind, divided, minced shallots, champagne or white wine vinegar, garlic cloves, crushed, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shaved fresh parmesan cheese (about 1/3 cup)

boneless chicken breasts, grilled or roasted and diced, curly-que shaped noodles (i like gemelli), marinated artichoke hearts, avocado, pitted, capers, drained, roma tomatoes, scallions, fresh basil dressing, fresh basil, good olive oil, red wine vinegar, juice of 1 lemon, garlic clove, crushed, dijon mustard, cayenne pepper (optional), black pepper, salt to taste