Minestrone Salad Recipe

Name: Minestrone Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning; 8 ounces gemelli or other pasta, such as penne or rotini; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 zucchini (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/4 cups corn kernels, cut from 1 ear, or frozen; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 pound assorted tomatoes, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
8 ounces gemelli or other pasta, such as penne or rotini
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 zucchini (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups corn kernels, cut from 1 ear, or frozen
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound assorted tomatoes, roughly chopped

1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
2
Add 1 teaspoon salt to the boiling water.
3
Add the gemelli, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Drain, and rinse under cold water; set aside.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the onion and garlic, and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the carrot, and cook until it softens, about 4 minutes.
8
Add the zucchini, green beans, and corn.
9
Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes more.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Transfer to a medium bowl to cool.
12
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, beans, tomatoes, and reserved pasta.
13
Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired.
14
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning, 8 ounces gemelli or other pasta, such as penne or rotini, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Minestrone Salad falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Minestrone Salad

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