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
Directions
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.
In a large pasta bowl, plate the entire salad and garnish with basil tops.
Wine Suggestion:
York Creek, Pinot Blanc, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, 1996
Bedford Thompson, Cabernet Franc, Santa Barbara County, 1994
Basil Oil:
- 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
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.
















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By halloranclan_12...
littleton, 44
on January 31, 2011
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The dressing was awesome! and I didn't even have Thai basil! The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star, was because it needs lots more add-ons, like cucumbers and pepperocinis! Whatever' s your favorite for pasta salad!
By keithm02_02_7961206
St clair Shores, MI
on August 06, 2007
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A perfect blend of spice and pasta, great for all occasions!
By corrieinparis_6...
Kalispell, MT
on June 05, 2007
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My family loved the zippy flavor, and I loved how easy it was to throw together.
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