Penne and Smoked Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Name: Penne and Smoked Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne (about 3 1/4 cups); 1 cup Basic Mayonnaise (page 234) or any all-natural mayonnaise; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 2 ounces Parmesan or other hard cheese (page 23), shredded (1/2 cup); 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce; Pinch of ground cloves; 1 jarred roasted red bell pepper, drained and diced (1/2 cup); 8 ounces smoked mozzarella, diced (2 cups); 5 ounces spinach leaves, washed, dried, and sliced into strips

Servings: persons

8 ounces penne (about 3 1/4 cups)
1 cup Basic Mayonnaise (page 234) or any all-natural mayonnaise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 ounces Parmesan or other hard cheese (page 23), shredded (1/2 cup)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
Pinch of ground cloves
1 jarred roasted red bell pepper, drained and diced (1/2 cup)
8 ounces smoked mozzarella, diced (2 cups)
5 ounces spinach leaves, washed, dried, and sliced into strips

1
Cook the pasta 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate.
2
(It will continue to soften as it marinates in the dressing.)
3
Rinse with cold water, drain well, and set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup water, olive oil, rice vinegar, Parmesan, garlic, black pepper, salt, hot sauce, and cloves.
5
Fold the pasta into the dressing and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6
Before serving, fold the bell pepper, mozzarella, and spinach leaves into the pasta.
7
Serve chilled.
8
This salad may be refrigerated for up to 2 days, but because the spinach tends to wilt, add it just before serving.

820

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 8 ounces penne (about 3 1/4 cups), 1 cup Basic Mayonnaise (page 234) or any all-natural mayonnaise, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Penne and Smoked Mozzarella 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.

Penne and Smoked Mozzarella Salad

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