Penne Salad Recipe
Make Penne Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups of penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and Rinse
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half, dice 1 medium cucumber, chop 1 medium red bell pepper, and finely slice 1 small red onion. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- 4
Add Fresh Basil
Roughly chop 1 cup of fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the chopped vegetables.
Preparing Dressing
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Pasta and Vegetables
Once the pasta is cooled, add it to the bowl with the chopped vegetables and basil.
- 7
Add Dressing
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything together until well coated.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
