Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad
By: Anonymous
Published: Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 11:35pm

Ingredients




1 small pkt  shell pasta - (16 oz)
 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove pressed
3/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pkt shredded Parmesan cheese - (3 oz)
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
Gourmet mixed baby salad greens
Grape tomatoes
Yellow pear-shaped tomatoes - (small)

Preparation

1 Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. 2 Whisk together vinegar and next 5 ingredients. Gradually whisk in olive oil. 3 Add vinaigrette to pasta. Add basil, cheese, and pine nuts; toss to combine. Garnish, if desired. 4 This recipe yields 8 servings.