Marshall Fields Lemon Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way with water and place over high heat. Add plenty of salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool down.
• Put the pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Toss well and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, combine the lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
• Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Pour lemon oil mixture over warm pasta. Toss cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Stir in the tomatoes, fresh basil, cheese and dried basil. Cover and refrigerate for an additional hour.

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: 1. Combine vinegar, egg, shallots, mustard, salt & pepper in blender and process. 2. With motor running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream to make an emulsion. Adjust salt & pepper and needed. Salad: 1. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, salami, chicken, provolone, tomatoes, chick peas, basil and parmesan and toss lightly. 2. Pour 1/2 C of the dressing over salad. 3. Toss well to coat. 4. Garnish with parmesan and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente according to package directions; drain, rinse in cold water, drain again and place in a large bowl.
• Whisk oil, lemon juice, mustard, zest and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add chopped peppers, feta, scallions, and tomatoes to the pasta.
• Pour dressing over and toss.
• Add basil and parsley and toss.
• Season with salt & pepper.

Steps:

• Mix all dressing ingredients together in large bowl.
• Add chicken, green onion, pecans, and grapes if you are using them. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Arrange lettuce leaves on plates and top each with a scoop of salad.
• Chef's Note: Cook up your chicken breast nice and tender by poaching or boiling. I shred my chicken the easy way using the plastic blade in my food processor and just giving it a few short pulses.