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Cheese, Nut & Pasta Salad

This is not your mother's pasta salad! You and your guests will go nuts over this unique dish that offers a marvelous contrast of tastes and textures. Your family will be pleading for more pasta and cheese please!
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Course Pasta, Rice & Grains
Cuisine International Dishes, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 3662.38 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup(s) dried pasta shells
  • 1 cup(s) shelled and halved walnuts
  • 1 Mixed greens such as radicchio, escarole, baby romaine, arugula, baby spinach, etc.
  • 16 ounce(s) crumbled dolcelatte (preferred), Roquefort, or St. Agur cheese
  • 2 tablespoon(s) walnut oil
  • 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 dash(es) pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to directions on package, until tender, but firm to bite.
  • Drain the pasta, rinse with cold running water, drain thoroughly and set aside.
  • Spread shelled walnut halves on cookie sheet and toast under broiler for 3 minutes.
  • Remove tray and set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together walnut oil, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange salad greens in a large serving bowl.
  • Add cooled pasta.
  • Top with crumbled cheese and walnut halves.
  • Pour dressing over the whole salad and toss together until thoroughly combined.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Use whole wheat, brown rice, spelt, or quinoa pasta for a healthier, whole-grain pasta salad!.

Nutrition

Calories: 3662.38kcalCarbohydrates: 131.06gProtein: 118.68gFat: 307.87gSaturated Fat: 97.92gCholesterol: 480mgSodium: 6096.13mgFiber: 14.35gSugar: 5.67g
Keyword Anniversary Parties, Baby showers, BBQ, Birthday Parties, Compound, Diabetes Friendly, Dinner Parties, Family Reunions, Gluten Free, Picnics, Seasonal, Wedding Showers, Whole Grains
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