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FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
3 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE SALAD
kosher salt
3/4 pound green beans or wax beans (or a mix), trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 pound dried campanelle, cavatappi, or other short, chunky pasta shape
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
freshly ground pepper


Directions

Make the vinaigrette:  Put the basil, olive oil, Parmigiano, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and lemon zest in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make the salad:  Put 4 to 6 quarts of salted water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Drop the green beans and/or wax beans into the boiling water and cook until the beans are just crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the beans from the water with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain and cool. Drop the peas in the water and cook until just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes for fresh peas (frozen peas only need a minute or so to thaw them). Remove the peas
from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Gently blot the peas and beans dry.

Return the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, following package instructions. Drain the pasta thoroughly in a colander and immediately pour it out onto a rimmed basking sheet. Toss the pasta with the olive oil to prevent sticking. 

Transfer the cooled pasta to a large serving bowl. Add the beans, peas, and cherry tomatoes and toss. Add just enough vinaigrette to moisten the pasta; taking care not to overdress it (you may not need it all). Add the pine nuts and toss again.  Let the salad rest for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and then taste the salad again. If necessary, add a little vinaigrette and salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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