SMOKED MOZZARELLA AND PENNE SALAD
From the Whole Foods Market Cookbook. I buy this at the deli at my local Whole Foods a lot, mostly because if I make it, I will eat it ALL. Much better to walk up to the counter and say "One small cup of the mozzarella and penne, please!" Sometimes I find that the deli combines roasted AND fresh bell peppers, a nice added texture, and I'm not sure that they don't blanch their spinach leaves very quickly, as theirs always seem slightly wilted, although it doesn't call for that here. When I make this, my husband prefers that I use some regular mozzarella along with the smoked (just his personal taste) but I like the smoked. When cutting or grating fresh mozzarella, a useful tip is to pop it in the freezer for a few minutes to firm it up a bit--it will be much more receptive to the advances of your knife when it comes out!
Provided by drbecca26
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Process the dressing ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta in colander and run under cold water until well-cooled.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers and smoked mozzarella.
- Toss the salad with the dressing then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 29, Sodium 339.2, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 10.2
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shree krishna Moktan
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Yishak Kumlachew
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Mohammad Munna Islam
[email protected]I've never had smoked mozzarella before, but I loved it in this salad. It added a really nice smoky flavor.
Ihave agirlfriend
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Heather Galeno
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or picnics.
Hoor Zahra
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of penne, but I thought this salad was delicious. The dressing is what really makes it.
Md Sajo
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used roasted broccoli, zucchini, and carrots.
Dusty The Fox
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaining.
Lindula Nadew
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
olajuwon ajayi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mahin Mia
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
SaV
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The smoked mozzarella and roasted vegetables are a perfect match.
coolboy marcus
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer cookout.
Fazal Ullah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out bland. I think it needed more seasoning.
Nahid Hasan Masum
[email protected]This salad was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a lighter dressing.
Rasel Ahmed Anik
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of smoked mozzarella, but I loved this salad! The dressing was so good that it made me forget all about the cheese.
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[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover penne. I also added some grilled chicken and it was delicious.
ekax karimi
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.
Becky Beno
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! The dressing was especially delicious.
Noman MNoman
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of smoked mozzarella, penne, and roasted vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.