SCRUMPTIOUS SALAD!

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The flavors of unique ingredients such as mango and sun-dried tomatoes come together in this scrumptious salad for some excitement for your tastebuds! Can also be served as a light entree.

Provided by irumluvstocook

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1 mango - peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 small tomatoes, cubed
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, chopped
¼ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
¾ cup chopped fresh spinach
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup basil pesto

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large casserole dish, toss the pasta with the mango, tomatoes, avocado, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and pesto.
Place the salad in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, just until warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 309.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g