Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
  • 1 cup julienned fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup julienned zucchini
  • 1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/3 cup chopped radishes
  • 1 can (6 ounces) medium pitted ripe olives, drained and halved
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained

  • PESTO DRESSING:
  • 3 to 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3/4 cups grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup Crisco Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup whole almonds, toasted

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