What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Be Our Guest: Ziti Green Bean Salad! Citrusy and Refreshing, that’s how to describe this incredibly vibrant cold pasta salad. Thin and crunchy green beans are paired with luscious cherry tomatoes wrapped in highly fragrant minced parsley bits. Make-ahead options give you time to spend on leisure activities to maximize the final days of summer. Skip the mayonnaise and revel in the burst of lemon vinaigrette for a seasonal change. Life is good!
ZITI GREEN BEAN SALAD
Ingredients:
16 ounces whole wheat ziti pasta
8 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 cup Lemon Citrus Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans to boiling water during the last two minutes of cooking time; drain. Rinse pasta mixture under cold running water until cool; drain again. Combine pasta mixture, tomatoes, and vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Cover and chill overnight. Just before serving, gently fold in minced parsley.
LEMON CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 minced shallot
1/2 cup olive oil
1/8 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 tablespoon natural honey
1/2 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
Instructions:
Combine lemon juice and minced shallot. Set aside for 5 minutes. Add olive oil, fresh parsley, natural honey, and Dijon mustard. Whisk together to blend. Store in refrigerator.
That looks so refreshingly good.
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A little pasta with a whole lotta veggies. lol 😍
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That works for me. 🙂
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What a great refreshing salad.. and love the word ziti.. 😉
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It’s one of those words that are fun to say. “Ziti”. 🤣
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Looks very fresh and healthy!
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Thank you. We have to change things up. lol 😍🌿
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I agree!
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What a stunning photograph, and what a delightfully simple but perfect recipe Gail!
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P.S. I have the same mustard pot!
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Small world. I found mine in a little antique shoppe. 👏
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Mine was a gift my a fellow mustard lover friend!
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That’s a good friend. 💕
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I cleaned it up before I realized it. lol 😜😋
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As cold salads go, this one is a beauty!
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