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Balsamic Pasta Salad

Course : Italian
Serves: 5

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Ingredients:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons water

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 large garlic clove -- minced

1/2 cup small broccoli flowerets

1/2 cup cauliflower florets

1/2 cup julienned carrots

1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper

4 cups cooked bow-tie pasta -- cooked without salt or fat

2 tablespoons fresh basil -- thinly sliced

1/4 cup grated asiago cheese -- (1 oz)

Preparation / Directions:

Combine vinegar, water, oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Set aside. Drop broccoli, cauliflower and carrot into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 30 seconds. Drain. Pour cold water over vegetables; drain. Combine drained vegetables, bell pepper, pasta, basil and cheese in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill. Source: Cooking Light magazine, May, 1994.

Balsamic Pasta Salad

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