Monica's Penne Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 package whole wheat penne
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
6 -8 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup locatelli romano cheese
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (less or more depending or your taste)
2 cups cooked sliced chicken or 2 cups turkey breast (optional)

Directions:

Boil pasta and cook till al dente.
Drain and toss with a small amount of olive oil.
Let cool slightly.
Add vegetables, oil, vinegar, and toss with cooked pasta.
Add romano cheese.
Salt/pepper to taste.
Add cooked chicken/turkey breast (optional).
Refridgerate for at least 15-30 minutes.
You may need to add more oil or vinegar depending on how moist you desire the salad to be.
You may also replace the balsamic vinegar with any vinegar you prefer.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	391.66 Kcal (1640 kJ)
Calories from fat	312.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.72g	53%
Cholesterol	24.34mg	8%
Sodium	329.91mg	14%
Potassium	337.45mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.73g	4%
Sugars	3.72g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	5%
Protein	8.87g	18%
Vitamin C	65.8mg	110%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	54.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.12 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.45g	53%
Cholesterol	12.94mg	8%
Sodium	175.31mg	14%
Potassium	179.32mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.77g	4%
Sugars	1.98g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	5%
Protein	4.71g	18%
Vitamin C	35mg	110%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	28.8mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

10.5

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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