Risoni Salad

This Italian pasta salad is light, delicious, and can be used as a light main meal or side dish to accompany chicken, fish, or red meat.  It is also wonderful served over a bed of rocket leaves.







Ingredients



-1 cup risoni (An Italian pasta)

-6 slices of turkey bacon

-1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

-1/4 cup finely chopped basil

-1/4 cup finely chopped parsley (flat leaf)

-2 tbls olive oil

-1 tbls red wine vinegar

-1 tbls pesto ( you can make your own pesto or buy from the market)



Directions



1.  Cook pasta until tender

2. Cook turkey bacon and cut into small pieces

3.  Combine all ingredients and mix well.



This dish is meant to be served at room temperature so there is no need to refrigerate if serving it the same day, provided it is covered and kept at room temperature.