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Step 1
1 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
Step 2
2 Add the ditalini and cook according to the package directions
Step 3
3 Use a slotted spoon/strainer to transfer the pasta to a colander set in the sink; rinse with cold water to cool immediately
Step 4
4 Return the pot of water to a boil
Step 5
5 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium nonstick saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat
Step 6
6 Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring
Step 7
7 Add the zucchini pieces and cook for 3 minutes; the vegetable should still be firm
Step 8
8 Remove from the heat
Step 9
9 Prepare a bowl of water and ice
Step 10
10 Add the string bean pieces to the pot of boiling water; cook for 3 minutes; add the carrots
Step 11
11 Cook for 3 minutes, but no longer
Step 12
12 Immediately drain the vegetables then transfer them to the ice-water bath
Step 13
13 After 10 minutes, drain the vegetables
Step 14
14 Lay them out on paper towels or on a clean dish towel to dry
Step 15
15 Whisk together the remaining 5 tablespoons of the oil, the balsamic and red wine vinegars, oregano, mustard and sugar in a large bowl, to form an emulsified dressing
Step 16
16 Season lightly with salt and pepper
Step 17
17 Add the cooked pasta, zucchini-onion mix, carrots, green beans, chickpeas
Step 18
18 Great Northern beans, salami and chopped basil; stir to incorporate
Step 19
19 Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed
Step 20
20 Transfer to a serving bowl
Step 21
21 If desired, garnish with basil and diced tomato just before serving