Pasta and vegetable salad with basil dressing

Cooking Salads Pasta and vegetable salad with basil dressing

This easy pasta salad makes a fabulous start to the week. Make extra and pack some for lunch tomorrow!

  1. Cook beans in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 2 minutes or until tender crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove from pan and refresh under cold running water. Bring water back to the boil. Cook pasta in boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain and rinse well under cold water. Drain well. Place in a large serving bowl.
  2. Meanwhile: to make the basil dressing, place the basil, stock or water, parmesan, pine nuts, olive oil and garlic in a blender or small food processor. Season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth.
  3. Add the beans, tomatoes and zucchini to the pasta and toss gently. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently until well combined.

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