SMOKED MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD
This is a favorite at picnics, barbecues or with sub sandwiches. I love the artichokes and pine nuts, they go so well in this recipe.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Cheese
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Chop artichokes, and save the marinade in the jar.
- Mix the pasta with the artichokes, roasted peppers, mozzarella, spinach, and green chilies, stirring to mix well.
- In a small bowl, blend the artichoke marinade with the mayonnaise, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and black pepper.
- Toss with pasta mixture, until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill before serving, several hours is best.
SMOKED MOZZARELLA AND PENNE SALAD
From the Whole Foods Market Cookbook. I buy this at the deli at my local Whole Foods a lot, mostly because if I make it, I will eat it ALL. Much better to walk up to the counter and say "One small cup of the mozzarella and penne, please!" Sometimes I find that the deli combines roasted AND fresh bell peppers, a nice added texture, and I'm not sure that they don't blanch their spinach leaves very quickly, as theirs always seem slightly wilted, although it doesn't call for that here. When I make this, my husband prefers that I use some regular mozzarella along with the smoked (just his personal taste) but I like the smoked. When cutting or grating fresh mozzarella, a useful tip is to pop it in the freezer for a few minutes to firm it up a bit--it will be much more receptive to the advances of your knife when it comes out!
Provided by drbecca26
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Process the dressing ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta in colander and run under cold water until well-cooled.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers and smoked mozzarella.
- Toss the salad with the dressing then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 29, Sodium 339.2, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 10.2
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