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Rotini Pork Salad with Fresh Basil
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked pork loin roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 6 oz dry spiral-shaped pasta, (1 cup), cooked and drained
- 3/4 cup onions, diced
- 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, (3 ounces)
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, diced, (3 ounces)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- Vinaigrette1 Tbs cornstarch
- 1 cup water, divided
- 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbs olive oil
Directions
- For Vinaigrette: Stir together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; blend thoroughly. In small saucepan, bring remaining 3/4 cup water to boil; stir in cornstarch slurry; cook and stir to thicken. Remove from heat, cool completely and stir in remaining Vinaigrette ingredients. Store in refrigerator if made ahead.
- In large shallow serving bowl, toss together all salad ingredients. Dress salad with Vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Cooking Tip: Wait until the last minute to toss with the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
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