03.02.08
Best Recipes: Penne Pasta Salad
Hearty penne pasta mixed with cherry tomatoes, peppers and onions, olives, Italian dressing and seasonings. A great side dish for chicken, beef, pork and fish.
1 (16 oz.) package penne pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 (2-1/4 oz.) can ripe sliced olives, drained
1 (8 oz.) bottle Italian salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon of each of the following: dill weed, garlic salt, lemon pepper seasoning
Directions
Cook pasta following package directions.
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, onions and olives.
Drain cooked pasta and rinse in cold water. Add pasta to vegetables.
Mix salad dressing with pepper and seasonings. Pour over salad and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
© Donna Monday
