Tri-Color Rotini Salad with Vegetables

Tri-Color Rotini Salad with Vegetables

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4-6
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Wine pairing: White

Ingredients
BARILLA Tri-Color Rotini
2 cups
broccoli florets
1/4 cup
balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon
salt
1/8 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon
red pepper flakes, crushed (optional)
3/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
1 cup
carrots, shredded
3/4 cup
fresh basil, divided, chopped
3/4 cup
red bell pepper, finely chopped and divided
1 cup
sliced olives (Kalamata or black)
3/4 cup
fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup


Green onions, diced COOK Rotini according to package directions, adding broccoli during last minute of cook time. Drain and set aside.

WHISK together vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to prepare dressing. Continue whisking while slowly adding olive oil.



COMBINE pasta and broccoli with dressing.ADD carrots, 1/2 cup basil, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, olives, Parmesan cheese, and green onions; mix well.



GARNISH with remaining 1/4 cup basil and 1/4 cup red bell pepper


Substitute green or yellow bell pepper for red.