MACARONI SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

By joanmarie

Ingredients

• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 2 to 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 7 to 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese

Details

Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from TASTEOFHOME.COM

Preparation

Step 1

•In a blender container or food processor, combine the basil, garlic,
pepper, and salt if desired. Process until finely chopped. Add oil
and vinegar; process until well blended. Set aside. In a 4-qt. salad
bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini, macaroni and cheese; toss lightly.
Pour dressing over all; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least
2 hours or overnight. Yield: 10 servings.
Nutritional Facts: One serving (prepared with low-fat mozzarella and without add salt) equals 273 calories, 18 g fat (0 saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 126 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber,