Ingredients for Penne Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n\n- Penne pasta:<\/strong> It’s not a penne pasta salad without penne! But in a pinch, different pasta shapes<\/a> will work, like farfalle, ziti or orecchiette.<\/li>\n
- Cherry tomatoes:<\/strong> Quarter cherry tomatoes for the perfect burst of flavor.<\/li>\n
- Green pepper:<\/strong> Chopped green pepper adds a bit of color and crunch. You can use red, orange or yellow peppers here too.<\/li>\n
- Green onion:<\/strong> I love a thinly sliced green onion<\/a> in my pasta salads, and I use both the green and the white for a little kick.<\/li>\n
- Olives:<\/strong> This cold penne pasta salad recipe calls for a can of sliced ripe olives, either green or black.<\/li>\n
- Italian salad dressing:<\/strong> Use store-bought Italian salad dressing for a quick meal or whip up a homemade Italian dressing<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Seasonings:<\/strong> For extra flavor, whisk pepper, dill, garlic salt and lemon-pepper seasoning with the Italian dressing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Directions<\/h2>\nStep 1: Boil the pasta<\/h3>\n
Bring a large pot of salted water<\/a> to a boil, then cook the pasta according to the package directions. When it’s done, drain and rinse the pasta in cold water until it stops steaming.<\/p>\nStep 2: Assemble the pasta salad<\/h3>\n
Combine the tomatoes, green pepper, onions and olives. Stir in the cooked pasta.<\/p>\n
In a separate bowl, combine the Italian dressing, ground pepper, dill, garlic salt and lemon-pepper seasoning. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.<\/p>\n
Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours so the flavors can marinate, then mix well before serving.<\/p>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nPenne Pasta Salad Variations<\/h2>\n\n- Dress with pesto:<\/strong> Pesto and penne go together like peanut butter and jelly. Instead of Italian salad dressing, use store-bought or homemade pesto<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Experiment with a creamy dressing:<\/strong> Top the cold penne pasta salad with a dressing like the one in this creamy pasta salad<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Add some meat:<\/strong> Round out the salad with summer sausage, salami or chicken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Store Penne Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n
Store leftover penne pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. We don’t recommend freezing this dish.<\/p>\n
Penne Pasta Salad Tips<\/h2>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhat mistakes should you avoid when making pasta salad?<\/h3>\n
Make sure to rinse the pasta with cold water when it’s done cooking. This helps stop the pasta from overcooking. It also rinses off extra starches so the noodles don’t soak up too much of the dressing and end up gummy or dried out. And don’t skip the two-hour wait in the refrigerator! The pasta salad will be so tasty once it’s had a chance to rest.<\/p>\n
Should you let pasta cool before making pasta salad?<\/h3>\n
Yes! Rinse pasta in cold water when you’re using it for cold pasta salads to stop the cooking, since you want the noodles al dente<\/a>, and to quickly cool the noodles.<\/p>\nWhat can you serve with penne pasta salad?<\/h3>\n
This pasta salad is great on its own or as a side dish. Pair it with one of our burger recipes<\/a>, some barbecue chicken<\/a> or a big picnic spread.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This cold penne pasta salad is ready to serve in 20 minutes thanks to an assist from store-bought Italian dressing. 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Directions<\/h2>\nStep 1: Boil the pasta<\/h3>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nPenne Pasta Salad Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Penne Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n
Penne Pasta Salad Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhat mistakes should you avoid when making pasta salad?<\/h3>\n
Should you let pasta cool before making pasta salad?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with penne pasta salad?<\/h3>\n