Carole's Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Carole's Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each garlic cloves large; 2 tablespoons basil dried; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh; 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 1 1/4 cups olive oil; 2 each zucchini halved lengthwise; 6 ounces pasta, fusilli; 3 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cubed; 2 each tomatoes medium, diced; 3 each scallions, spring or green onions; 12 each greek olives black; 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated fresh

Servings: persons

4 each garlic cloves large
2 tablespoons basil dried
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 1/4 cups olive oil
2 each zucchini halved lengthwise
6 ounces pasta, fusilli
3 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cubed
2 each tomatoes medium, diced
3 each scallions, spring or green onions
12 each greek olives black
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated fresh

1
Mince garlic in a food processor.
2
Add 1 1/2T basil, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
3
Process 10 seconds.
4
With the machine running, drizzle in oil until slightly thickened.
5
The vegetables and chicken will dilute the intense flavor of the dressing.
6
Steam zucchini 1 minute and drain.
7
Cool under running water.
8
Cook pasta al dente, cool under running water, drain and dry.
9
In separate bowls, toss chicken, zucchini, pasta and tomatoes with 1/4 cup dressing each.
10
Gently combine chicken, zucchini, pasta and green onions.
11
Adjust seasonings and dressings to taste.
12
Spoon salad onto a platter.
13
Sprinkle tomatoes, olives and pine nuts on top.
14
Pass cheese separately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 each garlic cloves large, 2 tablespoons basil dried, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Carole's Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carole's Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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