MONICA'S PENNE PASTA SALAD

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I created this pasta salad while I was a student at Penn State University. Inexpensive, healthy, delicious and is just as tasty as a leftover. You may add sliced chicken or turkey breast for a one dish meal!!

Provided by Monica in PA

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package whole wheat penne
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
6 -8 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup locatelli romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (less or more depending or your taste)
2 cups cooked sliced chicken or 2 cups turkey breast (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil pasta and cook till al dente.
  • Drain and toss with a small amount of olive oil.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Add vegetables, oil, vinegar, and toss with cooked pasta.
  • Add romano cheese.
  • salt/pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked chicken/turkey breast (optional).
  • Refridgerate for at least 15-30 minutes.
  • You may need to add more oil or vinegar depending on how moist you desire the salad to be.
  • You may also replace the balsamic vinegar with any vinegar you prefer.

Umair Khab
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is so flavorful and the veggies are cooked perfectly.


ShahXad RaHi
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This salad is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of veggies and the dressing is perfect.


S.Md. Maruf Billah
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always fresh and delicious.


Oishi Aktar
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's perfect for a summer party or potluck.


Doug Jacobson
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing is tangy and flavorful and the veggies are perfectly cooked.


tenard “Cloudies” martin
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make.


Nanyobi Mwajuma
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever veggies I have on hand.


Richard Clarkson
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is so flavorful and the veggies are cooked perfectly.


Javeed Ali
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This salad is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of veggies and the dressing is perfect.


Stephen Jakuubowycz
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always fresh and delicious.


Yameen 090
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's perfect for a summer party or potluck.


Saad Alvi
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing is tangy and flavorful and the veggies are perfectly cooked.


Rachel Murphy
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Ayan King
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever veggies I have on hand.


Moma Whit
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Rasheed mostafa
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Deborah Strain
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This salad is so refreshing and summery. I love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts.


Saki Hotel
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the veggies are perfectly crisp.


Dipesh Shyangtan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always fresh and delicious.


Bobby Gable
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This pasta salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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