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Ingredients
Basil Vinaigrette: 4 lg. Garlic cloves2 Tbs. Dried basil
1 1/2 Tsp. Sugar
1 Tbs. Dry mustard
3 Tbs. Fresh lemon juice
6 Tbs. Red wine vinegar
2 Tsp. Kosher salt
1 Tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 c. Olive oil
2 ea. Zucchinis, halved lengthwise
(cut into 1/2-in. pieces)
6 oz. Dried fusilli (curly noodles)
3 Cooked chicken breasts skinned, boned, 1/2-in cubes
2 med. Tomatoes, diced
3 Green onions, chopped
12 Black Greek olives
1/4 c. Toasted pine nuts
1/2 c. Grated fresh parm cheese
Directions
Mince garlic in a food processor. Add 1 1/2T basil, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, 2t salt and 1t pepper. Process 10 seconds. With the machine running, drizzle in oil until slightly thickened. The vegetables and chicken will dilute the intense flavor of the dressing. Makes 1 3/4c. Steam zucchini 1 minute and drain. Cool under running water. Cook pasta al dente, cool under running water, drain and dry. In separate bowls, toss chicken, zucchini, pasta and tomatoes with 1/4 cup dressing each. Gently combine chicken, zucchini, pasta andgreen onions. Adjust seasonings and dressings to taste. Spoon salad onto a platter. Sprinkle tomatoes, olives and pine nuts on top. Pass cheese separately.
