Salads

Fusilli with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Shelly Redmond
June 30, 2014
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Today I have a delicious salad that would be perfect for lunch or as a side at any picnic this summer. The secret is sun dried tomatoes! These chewy, tangy, sweet pieces of yumminess add so much flavor to this dish (and any other dish) and are the perfect compliment to the mozzarella cheese and kalamata olives. Enjoy!

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1/2 c. sun dried tomatoes (not in oil)
1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
8 oz. fusilli pasta, cooked according to package directions then rinsed in cold water
5 oz. baby arugula
12 kalamata olives, halved
1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped
8 oz. fresh mozzarella, diced
In the bowl of a food processor combine the sun dried tomatoes, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and pulse to combine. You want the mixture to be a relatively thick and chunky puree. Set...
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Nutritions

Calories
719

Sodium
3859mg
160% DV

Fat
53g
81% DV

Protein
20g
40% DV

Carbs
57g
19% DV

Fiber
7g
29% DV
Pasta Vegetarian

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Calories
439

Sodium
728mg
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Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
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35% DV

Carbs
61g
20% DV

Fiber
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