Pasta Primavera Salad
This is a very fresh, colorful, and vitamin and nutrient rich salad. One large pot of boiling water does all the cooking for the vegetables in this salad. The addition of the vegetables has been timed so that they're all done at the same time. Using a strainer to remove the vegetables from the water stops the cooking fast and leaves you with a hot, lightly seasoned broth to boil the pasta in. From Vegetarian Times.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 2cups yellow squash, diced
- 2
- 1
- 2
- 8
- 1⁄4cup olive oil
- 3tablespoons lemon juice
- 1⁄4
- 1
- 2
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- 1⁄2
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DIRECTIONS
- Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large ice water bath. Add carrots to the boiled water, and simmer 2 minutes.
- Add squash, and cook 2 minutes more.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper, and cook 2 minutes more.
- Add sugar snap peas, and cook 2 minutes more.
- Scoop vegetables from simmering water with strainer. Transfer to ice water bath. Drain when cool, and pat dry.
- Bring pot of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in large serving bowl. Stir in shallots and garlic. Add pasta, blanche vegetables, tomatoes, and cheese, and toss to coat with dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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