Penne And Smoked Mozzarella Salad Recipes

PENNE, TOMATO, AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water as directed on package, until just tender. Drain, and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives, and serve immediately.

SMOKED MOZZARELLA AND PENNE SALAD

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.

WHOLE FOODS SMOKED MOZZARELLA & PENNE SALAD RECIPE - (3.5/5)

Steps:

• PARMESAN DRESSING: Combine the Parmesan cheese, parsley, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper with a hand mixer or in the bowl of food processor or in a blender until the dressing is smooth. SALAD: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is al dente. Drain the pasta into a colander, run cold water over it or submerge it in ice water until chilled through, and drain well. IN a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers, and smoked mozzarella.

PENNE WITH TOMATO PESTO AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• In a small pan over medium heat, toast almonds until golden brown, 5 minutes. In a food processor, pulse almonds, parsley, tomatoes, garlic and oil until slightly chunky. Pour into a bowl; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add mozzarella; toss to combine. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and toss immediately with pesto.