Basil Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipes

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BASIL AND BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD



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This salad is very favorful and great for picnics or BBQs. Fresh basil, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and tangy balsamic vinaigrette really come together to make this dish a favorite.

Provided by graniteangel

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb cavatappi dry pasta
1 (16 fluid ounce) bottle balsamic vinaigrette
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
2 ounces fresh basil, chopped into thin strips
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
5 ounces cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parmigiano, grated
1 avocado
1 English cucumber, chopped in large chunks
fresh ground black pepper
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta until al dente. Strain and rinse with cold water immediately to stop from continued cooking.
  • Once pasta is fulled cooled (as in cold), pour pasta into a large mixing bowl. Add the entire bottle of dressing, the mozzarella chopped into about 1/2 inch cubes, basil, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and green onions. Mix together and taste. Add ground black pepper and kosher salt to taste. You'll probably only need very little if any salt. It depends on the brand of dressing you buy.
  • Let sit in the fridge at least 2 hours. Fold in parmigiano cheese, cucumber and chopped avocado right before you serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 363.2, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 21.3

BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Balsamic Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Esquire

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dry basil
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups small shell pasta, of choice uncooked
3/4 cup broccoli, chopped into small flowerettes
1 red pepper, chopped fine
1 green onion, sliced fine

Steps:

  • Whisk first 6 ingredients together to prepare the dressing mix, set aside.
  • Cook the pasta of your choice.
  • While pasta is cooking, chop broccoli and blanch for 2 minutes.
  • Combine cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, chopped red pepper and sliced green onion.
  • Pour dressing mix on top of pasta mixture; toss to coat.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • **Note: Preparation can be accomplished while pasta is cooking, making this a very quick dish**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.7, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 21.9, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.9

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