Name: Penne Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup black olives, sliced; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste

Penne Pasta Salad Recipe

Christi Soule Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Penne Pasta Salad

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 12 minutes

Total: 27 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 385kcal
Total Fat : 17g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 11mg
Sodium : 320mg
Total Carbohydrates : 49g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 3g
Protein : 10g

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