Basil Parmesan Pasta Salad
Submitted by: Christine Griffin Lot # 2266
Course
Soups and Salads
Ingredients
1
16oz pkg
small shell pasta
1/3
c
red wine vinegar
1
tbsp
sugar
1
tsp
seasoned pepper
1/2
tsp
salt
1
tsp
Dijon mustard
1
garlic clove
pressed
3/4
c
olive oil
1
c
fresh basil
chopped
1
3oz pkg
Parmesan cheese
shredded
1/2
c
toasted pine nuts
Garnishes:
gourmet mixed baby salad greens; grape tomatoes; yellow pear-shaped tomatoes
Instructions
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
Whisk together vinegar and next 5 ingredients. Gradually whisk in olive oil.
Add vinaigrette to pasta. Add basil, cheese, and pine nuts; toss to combine. Garnish, if desired.