Rotini Salad with Kalamata Olive Dressing

Rotini Salad with Kalamata Olive Dressing
Rotini Salad with Kalamatan Olive Dressing might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 7 servings with 157 calories, 6g of protein, and 4g of fat each. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up bell pepper, rotini, prosciutto, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Preheat broiler.
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Cut red bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.
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3
Place red and yellow pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened.
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4
Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
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5
Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and dice; place in a large bowl.
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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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7
Add haricots verts to pasta during last 3 minutes of cooking time.
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Drain.
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Add pasta mixture, tomatoes, and next 4 ingredients (through prosciutto) to peppers; toss well.
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Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Add garlic and shallot to pan. Cook 15 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally.
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Place the garlic mixture, vinegar, and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.
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13
Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss well.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings7
Health Score9
Dish TypesSalad
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