Spring Veggie & Herb Pasta Salad

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
   
   
2. Rinse fresh produce.
   
   
3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, garlic, sugar, cilantro, parsley, basil, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
   
   
4. Fill a large pot with water and add a few dashes of salt. Place over medium heat. Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon and place in a large serving bowl.
   
   
5. Return same pot with water to medium heat and add green beans. Cook until beans are just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove beans with a slotted spoon and add to bowl with potatoes.
   
   
6. Return same pot with water again to medium heat and add linguine. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and add to potatoes and beans.
   
   
7. Add vinegar mixture and basil leaves and toss to coat well.
   
   
8. Serve garnished with pine nuts and shaved Parmesan, if desired.
   
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