Penne Salad With Tomatoes Goat Cheese and Basil
Ingredients
12 ounces Penne
3 cups Chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons Crushed garlic
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
3 ounces Goat chees, crumbled
3/4 cup Chopped fresh basil
cup Sliced black olives
Preparation
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1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or until firm to the bite. Drain and place in serving bowl.
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2. Add tomatoes, garlic, oil, vinegar, cheese, basil, olives and pepper to taste. Toss until cheese begins to melt. TIPS: Apple cider vinegar can replace balsamic vinegar. Try feta cheese instead of goat cheese. Use juicy ripe tomatoes to give the salad enough liquid. Make ahead))) Prepare tomato dressing early in day to marinate.
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Do not toss until ready to serve.
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Pasta, typed in by Iris.
Tools
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Yield:
6.0 servings
Added:
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 2:10am