Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad


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Ingredients

1 small pkt shell pasta - (16 oz)
cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove pressed
3/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pkt shredded Parmesan cheese - (3 oz)
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
Gourmet mixed baby salad greens
Grape tomatoes
Yellow pear-shaped tomatoes - (small)

Preparation

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
2
Whisk together vinegar and next 5 ingredients. Gradually whisk in olive oil.
3
Add vinaigrette to pasta. Add basil, cheese, and pine nuts; toss to combine. Garnish, if desired.
4
This recipe yields 8 servings.

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8.0 servings

Added:

Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 11:35pm

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