Penne Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta - cooked and drained
- 8 ounces feta cheese - crumbled (use any flavor of feta - we like tomato basil for the flavor and color)
- 2 ripe tomatoes, large - chopped
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1/4 cup parsley - chopped
- 3 ounces package of sun dried tomatoes (reconstitute the tomatoes and chop)
- 1 package zesty Italian dressing - prepare according to the package directions 
 
A very tasty and colorful salad
that may also become a main entrée by adding chicken.
This penne pasta salad recipe works well for a summer
picnic or makes a delicious selection for a special luncheon.
 
Directions
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and place into a large bowl.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the salad dressing according to the package directions
    and pour over the warm, drained pasta. Let the pasta cool before adding the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the drained capers, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped reconstituted sun

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dried tomatoes. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours so that the flavors of the ingredients blend together.
  • Just before serving, add the tomatoes.
  • Substitution: Instead of using capers,

    you can use chopped Kalamata olives.

    Optional: To use this salad as an entrée, add

    one chicken breast per person.

    Optional: Use cherry tomatoes instead of chopped

    large tomatoes.

    Note: This recipe doubles and triples easily.


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