Italian Pasta and Tomato Salad
Pasta Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (2 1/3 cups) uncooked dried penne pasta
Salad Ingredients:
- 1/4 pound (1 cup) Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed 1/2-inch
- 2 medium (2 cups) tomatoes, cubed 1-inch
- 2 medium (2 cups) zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- Lettuce leaves
Choose vine-ripened tomatoes to pair with penne pasta.
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- Combine pasta and all salad ingredients in large bowl.
- Stir together all dressing ingredients except lettuce leaves in small bowl. Add dressing to salad; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serve salad on lettuce leaves.
Serves 6.
Tags: basil leaves, cheddar cheese, italian vinaigrette dressing, lettuce leaves, monterey jack cheese, oregano leaves, penne pasta, tomatoes, zucchini
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Comments
Oinnk said on 1667 days ago:
I know it’s yummy. It’s comman where I live. I mean, you can go to restaurants and get that. Thanks for posting the recipe. I’m gonna try that by myself and see what comes out.
I`ve tried it before and its too yummy. I suggest everyone to give it a try. You`ll love it