Mediterranean Penne Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Penne Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon French mustard; 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 dl olive oil (3 3/8 fl.oz. ); 3 tablespoons of fresh mint (or a mixture) or 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped (or a mixture); ¼ teaspoon salt; pepper, freshly ground; 160 g mozzarella cheese, in cubes (nearly 6 ounces); 300 g penne rigate (10-11 ounces); 2 zucchini (ca. 400g or ca. 14 ounces); 100 g dry-cured ham, sliced (3 1/2 ounces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 200 g cherry tomatoes (7 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon French mustard
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 dl olive oil (3 3/8 fl.oz. )
3 tablespoons of fresh mint (or a mixture) or 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped (or a mixture)
¼ teaspoon salt
pepper, freshly ground
160 g mozzarella cheese, in cubes (nearly 6 ounces)
300 g penne rigate (10-11 ounces)
2 zucchini (ca. 400g or ca. 14 ounces)
100 g dry-cured ham, sliced (3 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
200 g cherry tomatoes (7 ounces)

1
DRESSING: Mix all ingredients until and including the pepper.
2
Marinate the mozarella cubes in the dressing for 15 minutes.
3
PASTA: Cook penne in plenty of saltwater until done.
4
Drain.
5
Rinse with cold water.
6
Put aside.
7
Use a potato peeler to slice zucchini lengthwise (or cut them lengthwise and fry in a grill pan or skillet and cut into bite-size pieces).
8
Heat olive oil in frying pan.
9
Fry zucchini with the dry-cured ham for 1 minute.
10
Let cool, then add to the dressing.
11
Half the cherry tomatoes and season cut sides with salt and pepper.
12
Add to the dressing.
13
Carefully mix in the cooked pasta and let the flavours mingle for 15 minutes or more.
14
Serve at room temperature.

433

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon French mustard, 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 dl olive oil (3 3/8 fl.oz. ), and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Penne Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Penne Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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