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Ingredients:
cilantro dressing:
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1⁄4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and black pepper to taste
salad:
1 red sweet pepper, cored, seeded, cut in half
1 green sweet pepper, cored, seeded, cut in half
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into thin slices
1 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise into thin slices
1 large red onion, cut into 1⁄2-inch-thick wedges
1 pound pasta shells or penne, cooked
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1⁄4 cup firmly packed fresh basil, cut into thin strips
Lettuce leaves (optional) |
Directions:
Combine chiles, cilantro, oil, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl. Whisk until blended. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
Heat grill to medium-high heat, about 15 minutes. Lightly brush grill grid with vegetable oil.
Grill sweet peppers, zucchini, squash, and onion 3 to 5 minutes per side or until fork-tender. Remove vegetables from grill; cut into bite-size pieces.
Toss cooked pasta, salsa, sliced vegetables, and basil in a large bowl or serving platter. Serve with dressing. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Recipe from Ortega.
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