Chicken, Tomato, and Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
2013-04-19- Course: Main Dish
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- Yield : 4 servings
- Prep Time : 15m
- Ready In : 15m
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup Basil Oil, recipe follows
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cooked chicken, picked off of the bone, skin and all, shredded
- 4 cups blanched fusilli pasta
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, medium dice
- 1/2 bunch Thai basil, picked, reserve a few tops, for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 cups Thai basil leaves
- Salt and black pepper
Method
Step 1
In a blender, add the Dijon and vinegars and blend. Drizzle in the oils to emulsify. In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken, pasta, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and black pepper. Check for flavor.
Step 2
In a large pasta bowl, plate the entire salad and garnish with basil tops.
Step 3
In a blender, puree garlic, ginger, lime juice, salt, and sugar and oil until smooth. Do not overmix thereby heating the mixture. Add the basil and puree smooth. Check for seasoning.