Italian Market Pasta Salad
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Red grape tomatoes are a flavor-packed, fruit of the vine that are available year-round. Star them in this colorful main dish recipe that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.


Italian Market Pasta Salad

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Servings: 4 main-dish servings
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Pasta Salad, Quick and Easy Vegetarian Dishes, Vegetarian Pasta
 
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Ingredients
  • 4  ounces
    packaged dry mafalda, large bow tie, or campanelle pasta
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  • 6  cups
    mesclun or other spring greens
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  • 1  cup
    grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
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  • 1/2  cup
    crumbled Gorgonzola, blue, or feta cheese (2 ounces)
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  • 3  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 3  tablespoons
    white wine vinegar or Balsamic vinegar
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    Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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  • 1/4  cup
    pine nuts, toasted
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Directions
1.
If using mafalda, break into irregular pieces, 2 to 3 inches long. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
2.
In a large salad bowl, combine cooked pasta, mesclun or other spring greens, tomatoes, and cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, tossing to coat. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
3.
Divide salad evenly among four dinner plates. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 319, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 11 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 246 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 87%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 102%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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