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Fresh Basil Pasta Salad

Comments (0) | 15 October, 2008


I made this while home in Alabama, to accompany a BBQ dinner this past Saturday evening. It turned out nice and light, fresh tasting if you will. I would have preferred a little more flavor, so next time I think I will add balsamic vinegar to "spice" it up a tad. There are suggestions at the end of the recipe for things you can add, so feel free to either leave as is, or add whatever you like. It's great for a summer salad, for a big family gathering like ours was, or just for a nice side to a hearty dish like ribs or BBQ pork.

Fresh Basil Pasta Salad
Source: sentimentsbydenise (All Recipes.com)

Servings: 6-8
1 lb. Rotini Pasta
2 lbs. roma tomatoes, sliced or diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
black pepper to taste
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
fresh basil leaf, chopped coarsely (about 1/3c)
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

Mix together the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil.
Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Cook pasta, drain, rinse in cold water.
Mix pasta with tomato mixture.
**I added more basil to my pasta salad, for more flavor, probably about 2 Tbsp.
Sprinkle with cheese.

**There are a couple things that you can add, if you desire: black olives (sliced), green onions (chopped), balsamic vinegar, and mozzarella cheese can be substituted for the parmesan.


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Pasta Salad

Comments (0) | 15 July, 2007

I found the recipe on AllRecipes.com, and it was absolutely delicious!

Picnic Pasta Salad

Yields: 6 servings

1/2 pound seashell pasta
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste


Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with cool water. Drain well.

Meanwhile, combine chopped vegetables, sugar, oil, mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, and shredded Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Stir in pasta. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving.


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