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Pasta Primavera Salad




Source of Recipe


Vegetarian Times






Recipe Introduction


One large pot of boiling water does all the cooking for this salad. The addition of the vegetables has been timed so that they're all done at the same time. Using a strainer to remove the vegetables from the water stops the cooking fast and leaves you with a hot, lightly seasoned broth to boil the pasta in.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup diced carrots (3 carrots)
  
• 2 cups diced yellow squash (2 small squash)
  
• 2 cups small broccoli florets
  
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  
• 2 cups halved sugar snap peas
  
• 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• 3 T lemon juice
  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (2 shallots)
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced ( 1 tsp)
  
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare large ice water bath. Add carots to water, and simmer 2 minutes. Add carrots to water, and simmer 2 minutes. Add squash, and cook 2 minutes more. Add broccoli and bell pepper, and cook 2 minutes more. Add sugar snap peas, and cook 2 minutes more.
   
2. Scoop vegetables from simmering water with strainer. Transfer to ice water bath. Drain when cool, and pat dry.
   
3. Bring pot of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
   
4. Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in large serving bowl. Stir in shallots and garlic. Add pasta, blanched vegetables, tomatoes, and cheese, and toss to coat with dressing. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
   






Final Comments


Serves 8

Per serving: 232 calories/ 8 grams protein