PENNE, TOMATO, AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

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Garden fresh basil and summer sweet cherry tomatoes make this pasta salad a warm season favorite. Takes only a few minutes to put together, a quick summertime meal.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces fresh basil
12 large black olives, halved

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water as directed on package, until just tender. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 337.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Mohon islam Hridoy
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and dressing.


Kacper Lysiak
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious!


Vivian Ashly Miller
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This salad is delicious!


Janti Patov
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This salad is so good!


Muhammad Anees
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I love this salad!


james miller
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This salad is amazing!


Joshua Hilarioara
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and tangy dressing. I will definitely be making this again this summer.


Siphosethu Vinkqishe
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was delicious! The dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella were so fresh. I will definitely be making this again.


Hanif Hassan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and dressing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Sajedul Islam
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This salad is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the tomatoes and mozzarella are always fresh and juicy.


Misael Baza-Macedo
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and how easy it was to eat. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy summer salad.


Malik Yaseen
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The combination of sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and tangy dressing is perfect. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again soon.