A light and refreshing summer salad you will really enjoy at any picnic or get together with family and friends.
Lemon Strawberry Basil Pasta Salad
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*1/4 cup Extra Light Olive Oil and 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
*Zest of 1 Lemon
*1/4 cup Lemon Juice
*1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
*1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
*1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
*1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
*1 pound Faralle (Bow Tie Pasta), cooked and drained according to directions
*1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
*2 cups Strawberries, sliced
*Poppy Seeds, optional
*Purple Grapes, halved, optional
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In a mason jar add: Oils, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and shake until dissolved.
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In a large glass bowl of your choice add the cooked drained pasta and toss in the; Lemon zest, basil, strawberries and optional ingredients if desired. Drizzle on as much dressing as desired.
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Note: Strawberries will turn the pasta pink, so add just before serving or top pasta salad with strawberries right before serving.
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Enjoy! Serves 8-10 people
Recipe adapted from She Wears many Hats
Also see Lemon Chili Chicken
Enjoy!
Lindy
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