Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Farmer's Market Pasta Salad

2 cups halved baby tomatoes
2 small zucchini, thinly sliced into half moons
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 cup diced firm, ripe fresh peaches (about 4 medium)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, opt.
Vinaigrett Dressing (see below)
4-oz. package penne pasta*
2 cups shredded smoked chicken (about 10 oz.)
1/3 cup torn fresh basil
1/3 cup torn fresh cilantro

Toss together first seven ingredients, and set aside. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Add hot cooked pasta and chicken to tomato mixture; toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving platter, and top with basil, cilantro, and Parmesan cheese.

Vinaigrett Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest (from one lemon)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Adapted from: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/farmers-market-pasta-salad

So fresh and tasty! Perfect for a summer picnic.

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