BROCCOLI, PASTA, AND PESTO SALAD

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If you've never tried pesto before, this is the recipe to start with. Maybe, once you try pesto, you'll be encouraged to add basil to your kitchen garden!

Provided by wildheart

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked fancy pasta
2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender
1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf
2 -3 cloves garlic
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta; cool.
  • Combine pasta, meat, broccoli, and cheeses in large bowl.
  • Put basil and garlic in food processor or blender; whiz.
  • Add mayo to food processor or blender.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Stir into pasta mix.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • During the last 1/2 hour of chilling time, toss once to mix.
  • For color contrast, serve with cherry tomatoes, cut in halves.

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