Chicken, Tomato, and Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1143
- Total Fat
- 74
- Saturated Fat
- 7
- Carbohydrates
- 92
- Dietary Fiber
- 6
- Sugar
- 9
- Protein
- 29
- Cholesterol
- 41
- Sodium
- 925
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 15 min
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
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
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.
Basil Oil:
- 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.
Cook’s Note
Wine Suggestion: York Creek, Pinot Blanc, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, 1996 Bedford Thompson, Cabernet Franc, Santa Barbara County, 1994