Mediterranean Penne Salad Recipe

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If you're looking for a dish that adds color and flavor to your menu, you've found it! In this chilled delight, tender pasta, tomatoes, artichokes, fresh basil and olives are tossed with a tangy vinaigrette.—Sharon Lowe, Juneau, Alaska

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Mediterranean Penne Salad Recipe

Prep: 40 min. + chilling

Yield: 10 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped pitted Greek olives
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; add the tomatoes, artichokes, olives, basil, cheese and pepper.
Combine the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 196 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 342 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Mediterranean Penne Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010, p168