Basil-Tarragon Pasta Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

Basil-Tarragon Pasta Salad

Recipe By : Lioren Fumich
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Five Star

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Recipe Basil-Tarragon Vinegarette
3 tbs. fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 large bunch fresh broccoli florets **
2 large carrots -- peeled and sliced
-- into 1/4 inch piece
1 small zucchini squash -- halved and cut into
-- 1/3 inch slices **
1 small yellow squash -- halved and cut into
1/3 inch slices **
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet green pepper
1 can black olives -- sliced
2 medium tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch wedges
1 can artichoke hearts -- drained and cut
-- into bite sized pie
1 bunch green onions -- cleaned and chopped
6 oz. salad pasta cooked according to package
directions. Blanch in cold water and
drain when cooked.
Additional fresh grated parmesan cheese.

Steam broccoli until tender crisp. Blanch in cold water and drain. In a two q
uart covered sauce pan, bring 1 quart of water to a vigorous boil under high he
at. Blanch carrots and squash in boiling water for 30 seconds. Start timing w
hen water returns to a boil. Immediately rinse in cold water and drain. Comb
ine prepared vegetables, 3 tbs. parmesan cheese, and vinegarette in a large bow
l. Toss gently to coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Abou
t 1 hour. Uncover and toss occasionally while marinating in the refrigerator.
Spoon salad into suitable serving dish. Garnish lightly with additional fresh
grated parmesan cheese. Serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese available to t
op as individual taste dictates.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
From the kitchen of Loren Fumich
** NOTE: Do not over cook the broccoli, carrots, or squash. Undercooking is p
referred to overcooking. If it is necessary to prepare ahead, prepare vegetabl
es and pasta, refrigerate in a covered bowl until about one hour before serving
. Combine with marinade a per instructions.


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