Zucchini And Tomato Salad With Pasta

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   In a large bowl place the following and marinate over night:

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   10 -12 plum tomatoes (2 lbs) - diced

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   2 -3 zucchini - washed, peeled & diced into very small pieces

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   salt & pepper to taste

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   Basil leaves

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   Olive oil to cover

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   After marinating for several hours preferably over night add:

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   2 cloves minced garlic

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   balsamic vinegar to taste

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    a pinch of oregano crushed into fine powder

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    Boil pasta eg. Rotini tri color or regular bow ties or any short pasta

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    Do not over cook as pasta will absorb mixture and grow.

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    Drain pasta and cool thoroughly.

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    Toss well drained pasta with a little olive oil, coat well before adding to tomato/zucchini mixture.

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    Refrigerate serve cold or at room temperature garnished with basil leaves.

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    Optional, diced mozzarella, sliced olives, artichoke hearts etc.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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