WHOLE FOODS SMOKED MOZZARELLA & PENNE SALAD RECIPE - (3.6/5)

Whole Foods Smoked Mozzarella & Penne Salad Recipe - (3.6/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 13

PARMESAN DRESSING:
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 and 1/2 tsp.)
Pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
SALAD:
1/2 pound penne pasta
2 cups packed baby spinach, washed and stemmed
2 small jarred roasted red pepper, diced
1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, diced

Steps:

PARMESAN DRESSING: Combine the Parmesan cheese, parsley, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper with a hand mixer or in the bowl of food processor or in a blender until the dressing is smooth. SALAD: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is al dente. Drain the pasta into a colander, run cold water over it or submerge it in ice water until chilled through, and drain well. IN a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers, and smoked mozzarella.