salads and dressings

Italian Pasta & Tomato Salad

Choose vine-ripened tomatoes to pair with penne pasta.

Prep: 20 min – Chill: 30 min

Pasta Ingredients:
8 ounces (2 1/3 cups) uncooked dried penne pasta

Salad Ingredients:
4 ounces (1 cup) deli LAND O LAKES® Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed 1/2-inch
2 medium (2 cups) tomatoes, cubed 1-inch
2 medium (2 cups) zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch

Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves*
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves**
Lettuce leaves

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain.

Combine pasta and all salad ingredients in large bowl.

Stir together all dressing ingredients except lettuce leaves in small bowl. Add dressing to salad; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serve salad on lettuce leaves.

*Substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves.

**Substitute 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves.

Makes 6 servings

Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 320, Fat 16 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrates 34 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g

This recipe created by Land O’Lakes.