Recipe for Southwestern Pasta Salad with Smoked Chicken and Oven Dried Che 
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Yield:
8
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
FOR THE DRESSING ----------------
2 tbl chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbl chopped fresh thyme
1 tbl chopped fresh basil
1 x clove garlic, minced
2 x shallots, minced
1 tbl dry white wine
2 tbl white wine vinegar
1 tbl balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup corn Oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
----------------- FOR THE SALAD ----------------
9 oz fusilli or penne
Salt, to taste
3 tbl olive oil
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained
1/2 med red bell pepper, cut into 1/4" strips
1/2 med yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4" strips
1 sm carrot, coarsely chopped
5 x tomatillos, cored and cut into
1/4 x " cubes
4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/3" cubes
8 oz boneless smoked chicken breast, cut into 1/3" cubes
1 cup oven-dried cherry tomatoes, see recipe
1 tbl fresh basil, chopped
Instructions:
Instructions: Southwestern Pasta Salad w/ Smoked Chicken & Oven Dried Cherry Tomatoes,

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For The Dressing:
Combine the cilantro, thyme, basil, garlic and shallots in a small bowl.

Whisk in the wine and the vinegars.

Add the olive oil and corn oil in a fine stream, whisking constantly.

Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain. Place in a large serving bowl. Toss with the olive oil. Set aside until cool.

Stir in the black beans, red and yellow peppers, carrot, tomatillos, cheese, chicken, tomatoes, basil and, garlic. Toss with the dressing.

Adjust the seasonings.

Chill, covered, for 20 minutes. The salad may he made up to 3 hours before serving time.

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