Pasta Primavera Salad With Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Pasta Primavera Salad With Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 1 lb uncooked pasta (shell, rotina or mostaccioli); 1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into flowerets; 2 summer squash, sliced; 2 red peppers, cut into julienne strips; 1 cucumber, quartered and sliced; 3 cups artichoke hearts, drained; 1/4 lb carrot, grated; salt and pepper; Vinaigrette; 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh basil; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup wine vinegar (red or white, your choice); 3 cups olive oil

Servings: persons

Salad
1 lb uncooked pasta (shell, rotina or mostaccioli)
1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into flowerets
2 summer squash, sliced
2 red peppers, cut into julienne strips
1 cucumber, quartered and sliced
3 cups artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 lb carrot, grated
salt and pepper
Vinaigrette
1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup wine vinegar (red or white, your choice)
3 cups olive oil

1
Salad: Cook pasta in lightly salted water for about 15 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse pasta with cold water and drain again.
4
Chill.
5
Blanch broccoli and summer squash by immersing in boiling, salted water for 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Rinse in cold water and drain.
7
Combine all salad ingredients.
8
Just before serving, drizzle with Vinaigrette Dressing and toss.
9
Arrange on a serving platter lined with leaf lettuce.
10
Vinaigrette: Add garlic and basil to blender container.
11
Process on Chop.
12
Add salt, pepper and mustard; process a few seconds.
13
Add lemon juice and vinegar and blend.
14
Add olive oil and process until smooth.

2070

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: Salad, 1 lb uncooked pasta (shell, rotina or mostaccioli), 1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into flowerets, 2 summer squash, sliced, and more.

Yes, Pasta Primavera Salad With Fresh 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!