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Broccoli, Pasta and Pesto Salad

2 cups uncooked fancy pasta
2 cups diced ham or pork or beef or chicken or turkey
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender
1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic *
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 Tbs lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

1. For color contrast, serve with cherry tomatoes, cut in halves.

2. Cook and drain pasta; cool.

3. Combine pasta, meat, broccoli, and cheeses in large bowl.

4. Put basil and garlic in food processor or blender; whiz.

5. Add mayo to food processor or blender.

6. Mix thoroughly.

7. Stir into pasta mix.

8. Toss to coat.

9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

10. During the last 1/2 hour of chilling time, toss once to mix.

11. For color contrast, serve with cherry tomatoes, cut in halves.

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/broccoli.....to-salad-24547


*note: I found the garlic to be overwhelming in this dish, and I will likely omit it if/when I make this again.

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