Monica's Penne Pasta Salad

Name: Monica's Penne Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 package whole wheat penne; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 yellow pepper, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 red onion, diced; 6 -8 roma tomatoes, diced; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup locatelli romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (less or more depending or your taste); 2 cups cooked sliced chicken or 2 cups turkey breast (optional)

Submitted by Monica in PA

"I created this pasta salad while I was a student at Penn State University. Inexpensive, healthy, delicious and is just as tasty as a leftover. You may add sliced chicken or turkey breast for a one dish meal!!"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

1 package whole wheat penne
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
6 -8 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper
¹⁄₂ cup locatelli romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
¹⁄₃ cup balsamic vinegar (less or more depending or your taste)
2 cups cooked sliced chicken or 2 cups turkey breast (optional)

directions

Boil pasta and cook till al dente.
Drain and toss with a small amount of olive oil.
Let cool slightly.
Add vegetables, oil, vinegar, and toss with cooked pasta.
Add romano cheese.
salt/pepper to taste.
Add cooked chicken/turkey breast (optional).
Refridgerate for at least 15-30 minutes.
You may need to add more oil or vinegar depending on how moist you desire the salad to be.
You may also replace the balsamic vinegar with any vinegar you prefer.

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Reviews

This was delicious. I like that it was made with whole wheat pasta. I didn't add the chicken or turkey which was optional. The dressing with balsamic vinegar and olive adds flavor but is not overpowering the way Italian dressing would be.

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Monica in PA

Pittsburgh area, PA

Hi! I was introduced to this great site by my friend Chef WJKING. I'm excited to swap recipes with you! I'm a SAHM to 6 year-old Olivia and 2 yr. old A.J. and wife to Armando. My hobbies are: scrapbooking, reading, cooking/collecting cookbooks & recipes, geneaology and photography. My favorite all-time cook-book was given to me as a gift from my good friend/cook Alisa...Julia Child's "The Way to Cook". These recipes are easy, high-flavor and extremely adaptable. She gives you lots of options and variations with 1 recipe.

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