MACARONI SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING
By joanmarie
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4.3/5
(8 Votes)
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,
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