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Tomato & Basil Pesto Salad

Tomato & Basil Pesto Salad

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Tomato & Basil Pesto Salad Combine ½ C. Basil Pesto (purchased from store or made from recipe basil pesto recipe below) Several cherry tomatoes cut in half 1 C. Mozzarella cheese, grated or in chunks ½ C. green olives, halved ¼ C. olive oil Directions Combine all ingredients above, cover, and chill before serving. Basil Pesto 2 tablespoons pine nuts (sunflower seeds are cheaper) 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 2¾ cups fresh basil leaves (about 6 bunches) 2 tablespoons (½…

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Roasted Garlic, Olive and Tomato Pasta Salad

Roasted Garlic, Olive and Tomato Pasta Salad

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Roasted Garlic, Olive and Tomato Pasta Salad Serves 6 as a side or 4 as a main 3 small heads garlic Olive oil 1 pound medium pasta shells 15 ounces whole or skim milk ricotta 3/4 cup whole milk yogurt 1 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 small tomatoes (about 1 pound), roughly diced 1 cup black or green olives, sliced 1/3 cup firmly packed cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced Heat the oven to 400°F. Slice the…

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