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Picnic Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


The Fresh Market






Recipe Introduction


A delightful combination of penne pasta, fresh vegetables, mozzarella, basil and a balsamic salad splash, this is a great "go-to" recipe when you're expecting guests.






List of Ingredients



• 1 package TFM Artisan Penne Pasta
  
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  
• 4 garlic clove, minced
  
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
  
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  
• 1 cup The Silver Palate Balsamic Country Salad Splash
  
• 1 large Mozzarella Ball, cubed
  
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into medium size pieces
  
• salt and pepper, to taste
  






Instructions



1. Cook pasta according to package direction. Rinse with cold water.
   
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, onion, garlic tomatoes, red peppers and olives. Add Balsamic Country Salad Splash and mix well to coat all ingredients. Gently fold in mozzarella and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.