Chilled Chicken Asparagus Pasta Salad
- 1 box whole wheat fetuchini 1.5 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 zuchini, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
- 2 small/medium red bell peppers (chopped)
- 6 green onions (thin slices)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
- small can of chopped black olives
- 4 cups grilled chicken breasts
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- Basil Sauce to taste
- Basil Sauce
- 1/4 c. fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 2 eggs (may use egg substitute)
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 TBS. Red wine vinegar
- 1/2 c. fat free sour cream
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- Cook the fetuchini and drain. Blanch the asparagus. Combine all the ingredients for the salad except the Basil Sauce.
- For the Basil Sauce:
- In a blender of food processor combine the basil and garlic and blend for a couple of minutes. Add the eggs and the next four ingredients. Blend. Add the sour cream and oil and blend until you get a smooth texture.
- Pour the Basil Sauce over the salad until you have the desired moistness. Toss and chill until ready to serve.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chilled-chicken-asparagus-pasta-salad-1206125 (may not work)