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PESTO PASTA SALAD

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Category: Pasta Salads
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1 lb small shell macaroni
1 cup slivered zucchini
1 cup slivered carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup slivered Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup whole natural almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped radish
1/3 cup almond oil
1 container (4 oz) frozen pesto sauce, thawed
1/4 cup tarragon flavored wine vinegar
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sweet basil

Cook macaroni as pkg directs; drain. Combine cooked macaroni with zucchini, carrots, celery cheese, almonds, green onion and radish.

Combine almond oil with pesto sauce, vinegar, garlic salt and basil. Toss dressing with pasta. Chill 2 to 3 hours for flavors to blend. Serves 6-8



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