Description
This pasta salad with smoked mozzarella is smoky, fresh, and perfect for lunches or gatherings.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
8 oz smoked mozzarella, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 roasted red pepper, sliced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach or arugula
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Juice and zest of half a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook penne pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain well.
2. Cube smoked mozzarella and set aside chilled.
3. Slice roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes thinly.
4. Place pasta, smoked mozzarella, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a large bowl.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper until combined.
6. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
7. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Use rotini or farfalle instead of penne for a twist.
Add grilled zucchini or marinated artichokes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg