Penne Pasta Salad Recipe

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A very tasty and colorful salad that may also become a main entrée by adding chicken. This salad works well for a summer picnic or makes a delicious selection for a bridal shower luncheon.

Penne Pasta Salad Recipe (+)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and put into a large bowl.
While pasta is cooking, prepare salad dressing and pour over the warm, drained pasta. Let cool before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Add drained capers, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped reconstituted sun dried tomatoes. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours so ingredients absorb the flavors.
Just before serving, add the tomatoes. Instead of using capers, chopped Kalamata olives can be substituted.
To use this as an entrée, add one chicken breast per person. This recipe doubles and triples easily.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

-		16 ounces penne pasta - cooked and drained
-		8 ounces feta cheese - crumbled, any flavor (we like tomato basil for the flavor and color)
-		2 ripe tomatoes, large - chopped
-		1/4 cup capers, drained or chopped Kalamata olives
-		1/4 cup parsley - chopped
-		3 ounces package of sun dried tomatoes - reconstitute and chop
-		1 package zesty Italian dressing - make according to directions

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Submitted by: J Robinson
Date: 2007/11/06

"We made this last night for a work luncheon. It was a smash hit!! Everyone loved the creamy combo of dressing and feta! I will most certainly make this one again"

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The increasing numbers of gluten-free pasta products now available (made from corn, rice, quinoa, etc) make it possible for almost everyone to find an acceptable substitute for wheat pasta. Try several kinds to find the most satisfactory ones. This easy, colorful salad will make experimenting fun. It will keep, refrigerated, for days.