drummbo
07-02-2008, 10:47 PM
Smoked Mozzarella and Penne Salad
The Parmesen Dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic (minced 1 1/2 tsp)
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
The Salad
1/2 lb Penne pasta
2 cups packed baby spinach,washed and stemmed
2 small jarred roasted red peppers
1/2 lb smoked mozzarella cheese diced
Prepare dressing by combining all dressing ingredients with hand mixer, food processor, or in a blender until dressing is smooth
Prepare salad by cooking pasta in salted water until aldente. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled through and drain well
In a large mixing bowl combine the cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers and smoked mozzarella. toss the salad with dressing
and serve immediately.
The Parmesen Dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic (minced 1 1/2 tsp)
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
The Salad
1/2 lb Penne pasta
2 cups packed baby spinach,washed and stemmed
2 small jarred roasted red peppers
1/2 lb smoked mozzarella cheese diced
Prepare dressing by combining all dressing ingredients with hand mixer, food processor, or in a blender until dressing is smooth
Prepare salad by cooking pasta in salted water until aldente. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled through and drain well
In a large mixing bowl combine the cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers and smoked mozzarella. toss the salad with dressing
and serve immediately.