Best Tomato Blue Cheese Pasta Salad Recipes

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TOMATO BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Tomato Blue Cheese Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Punky Julster

Categories     Penne

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) box of mini penne pasta, cooked and cooled to room temp
2 cups cherry tomatoes or 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup small fresh basil leaves, lightly packed or 4 tablespoons dried basil
1 1/2 cups finely crumbled blue cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss tomatoes, basil, cheese, oil and vinegar.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Toss refrigerated mixture with cooled pasta and let stand at room temp for 15 minutes before serving.

TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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Great cold side dish

Provided by Eileen Simon

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg trottole or rigatoni pasta
2 lb grape tomatoes
4 oz arugula or spring mix lettuce
6 oz crumbled blue cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
5 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
3 Tbsp assorted fresh herbs, such as basil, dill, oregano
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions
  • 2. Toss together hot pasta, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and assorted herbs
  • 3. Cool completely
  • 4. Stir tomatoes and cheese into pasta mixture
  • 5. Just before serving stir in arugula or spring mix lettuce, adding salt and pepper to taste

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