{"id":3903,"date":"2010-03-06T19:44:36","date_gmt":"2010-03-07T02:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=3903"},"modified":"2010-05-15T19:45:51","modified_gmt":"2010-05-16T02:45:51","slug":"italian-basil-tomato-and-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=3903","title":{"rendered":"Italian Basil, Tomato, and Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

1\/2 C. red wine vinegar <\/span><\/p>\n

2 T. Dijon-style mustard <\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp. black pepper <\/span><\/p>\n

2 cloves garlic, minced <\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 C. olive oil <\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 C. slivered fresh basil <\/span><\/p>\n

8 oz. dried pasta (such as rotini, bow ties, shells, cavatelli, or penne) <\/span><\/p>\n

2 9-oz. packages frozen cut green beans <\/span><\/p>\n

6 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges <\/span><\/p>\n

1 C. sliced pitted kalamata olives or ripe olives <\/span><\/p>\n

2 C. loosely packed fresh basil leaves <\/span><\/p>\n

3\/4 C. (3 oz.) finely shredded Parmesan cheese <\/span><\/p>\n

3 T. snipped fresh parsley <\/span><\/p>\n

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For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, pepper, and garlic. Gradually whisk in oil. Stir in the slivered basil. Set dressing aside.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook frozen beans according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/span>Toss one-third of the dressing with the cooked pasta; place pasta in the bottom of a very large salad bowl. Layer ingredients on top of the pasta in the following order: cooked green beans, tomatoes, and olives. Top with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with the basil leaves, the Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. To serve, toss lightly to combine. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1\/2 C. red wine vinegar 2 T. Dijon-style mustard 1\/4 tsp. black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1\/2 C. olive oil 1\/2 C. slivered fresh basil 8 oz. dried pasta (such as rotini, bow ties, shells, cavatelli, or penne) 2 9-oz. packages frozen cut green beans 6 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges 1 C. sliced pitted kalamata olives or ripe olives 2 C. loosely packed fresh basil leaves 3\/4 C. (3 oz.) finely shredded Parmesan cheese 3 T. snipped…<\/p>\n

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