Marinated Mediterranean Salad Recipe
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Marinated Mediterranean Salad

By: Ronzoni Garden Delight® Pasta 
"A hearty helping of fresh basil fills this Mediterranean pasta salad with sunny goodness."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
27 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
  • 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
  • 1 (12 ounce) package Ronzoni Garden Delight Rotini, Radiatore or Penne, uncooked
  • 1/2 pound cubed mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, 1/2 cup salad dressing, basil and olives. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
  2. In large bowl, toss marinated vegetables, cooled pasta, remaining salad dressing and mozzarella cheese. Cover; refrigerate before serving.

Footnotes

  • Tip: For a healthier option, use part skim mozzarella and fat free dressing

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 606 | Total Fat: 25.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2011 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yum! Skipped the onion and mozzarella and used grape tomatoes because that's what I had on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2011 by Honeybee   view full review
Very Good! I chopped my tomatoes.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2011 by anne sullivan   view full review
Great recipe. Used orchiette pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella. Having...

 

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