THE PERFECT PASTA SALAD

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A friend of mine makes this simple and yet wonderful pasta salad all the time. I asked her for the recipe the first time I tried it. This recipe is from the Food Network, courtesy of Jamie Oliver "The Naked Chef" Try it I think you will like it.

Provided by Matthew Molus

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 28m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb barilla rotini pasta
3 garlic cloves
18 ounces cherry tomatoes (yellow and red)
1/2 cucumber
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1 bunch fresh basil
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
sea salt & fresh black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
  • Add the pasta and garlic, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, and drain.
  • Put the garlic to one side for the dressing.
  • Put the pasta in a bowl.
  • Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, into small pieces about a quarter the size of the pasta.
  • Roughly chop the basil and chives.
  • Place the tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, basil, and chives in the bowl with the pasta.
  • Using a fork mash the cooked garlic on a cutting board with a little salt, add to the pasta.
  • Add the oil, vinegar and seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.7, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 152.8, Carbohydrate 93.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 16.6

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