Salads

Sweet Basil Garden Pasta Salad

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This flavorful twist on a classic pasta salad is bursting with fresh garden vegetables and sweet fresh basil. It\\\'s refreshing but also filling with olives, cheese, and chicken. Leave out the chicken for a vegetarian version.

10
¾ lb dry pasta, whole wheat
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 14 oz can black olives, halved
½ cup green onions, chopped
1 ½ cups mozzerella cheese, diced into 1/2\" cubes
2 cups grilled chicken, diced (optional, omit for vegetarian)
1 recipe sweet basil vinaigrette
salt and pepper to taste
Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add the squash to the water and cook until pasta is al dente and the squash is becoming tender. Drain the...
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Nutritions

Calories
229

Sodium
608mg
25% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
18g
36% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV