Italian Pasta & Tomato Salad
Choose vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh zucchini to pair with penne pasta in this flavorful pasta salad.
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Ingredients
Pasta
8 ounces (2 1
3 cups) uncooked dried penne pastaSalad
1
4 pound (1 cup) Cheddar cheese, cubed 1/2-inch2 medium (2 cups) tomatoes, cubed 1-inch
2 medium (2 cups) zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch
Dressing
1
2 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
Lettuce leaves
*Substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves. **Substitute 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves.
How to make
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STEP 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain.
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STEP 2
Combine pasta and all salad ingredients in bowl.
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STEP 3
Stir together all dressing ingredients except lettuce leaves in another bowl. Add dressing to salad; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serve salad on lettuce leaves.
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