Pistachio And Pasta Salad (dairy)
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Ingredients 6-ozs macaroni or shell pasta (2 cups dry) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons dried tarragon 2 to 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped pistachios 1 bunch fresh basil 3 large bell peppers, red, green, yellow, or orange

Instructions

Drop pasta into 2-quarts boiling water, cover and return to boil. Boil gently 7 - 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, milk, vinegar, and garlic in medium bowl. Add pasta and toss lightly to blend. Chill until ready to serve.

Roast peppers on grill or under broiler. To grill, place whole pepper on grill over medium coals. Grill, turning as needed, for 15 minutes or until skin is blackened. If broiling, place peppers in shallow pan and broil 3 inches from heat, turning as needed, for 15 - 25 minutes or until skin is blackened. While hot, place grilled or roasted peppers in plastic bag and allow to steam for 15 minutes. Peel, stem, seed, and cut in thick slices.

Remove basil leaves from stems, reserving 6- 8 sprigs for garnish. Stack remaining leaves and slice crosswise in narrow strips. Just before serving, add 1/2 cup basil strips and pistachios (reserve 2 Tablespoon) to pasta; stir to mix. Spoon pasta onto serving platter; surround with peppers and reserved basil sprigs. Sprinkle with remaining pistachios. Serves 4.

Serving Size

Serves 4.

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