*½ pound fusilli (spirals) pasta
*1 pound cooked chicken, diced
*Sea salt to taste
*Extra virgin olive oil
*1 pound ripe tomatoes, diced
*1 pound feta cheese
*6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
For the dressing:
5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons good olive oil
2 garlic cloves, diced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, julienned
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil according to the directions on the package. Drain well, and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl, and add the chicken, tomatoes, feta, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth. Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well!
