Gazebo Room Penne Pasta Salad (Pictured Right)
A lighter version of our pasta salad, all you need is pasta, parsley and veggies to really let the Gazebo Room flavor shine through. For a special treat, separate into three portions and make one Greek, one Balsamic Vinaigrette and one Lite Greek!
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
1 lb. penne pasta
¾ cup carrots (chopped)
¾ cup celery (chopped)
¾ cup onion (chopped)
¾ cup bell pepper (chopped)
¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Dressing:
4 oz. Gazebo Room Greek, Lite Greek, or Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Preparation:
Cook pasta as directed, rinse, and drain. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta and all chopped vegetables. Pour in dressing of your choice and toss vigorously. Transfer to serving bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.
Notes:
Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours before serving. An additional splash of dressing may be necessary if serving in less than 2 hours.
Also, to transform this side dish into an excellent entrée, at the time of serving, divide pasta into 6 servings and add 4 marinated grilled chicken tenders to each portion.
