Mediterranean Pantry Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a delicious salad, with a couple of different twists, that can make it just a little different!! Ingredients:
1/2 cup garlic and herb marinade (diana marinade, garlic and herb flavour) |
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest |
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes |
8 cups cooked penne |
1 cup red onion, sliced |
1 cup roasted red pepper, sliced |
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped (optional) |
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped |
1/4 cup black olives, chopped |
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted |
1 cup asiago cheese, shredded |
Directions:
1. Whisk Diana Marinade with oil, black pepper, lemon zest and hot pepper flakes. Toss pasta with red onion, red pepper, artichoke hearts,(if using) sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, pine nuts, Asiago cheese and dressing mixture until combined. Serve warm or cold.
2. TIP:.
3. Pasta salad can be made ahead and held in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
4. SUBSTITUTIONS:.
5. Use whole grain or whole wheat pasta for added fibre. Or, stir in drained, canned tuna for protein and Omega 3 while making this dish a substantial meal option.
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