Best Mediterranean Penne Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN PENNE SALAD



Mediterranean Penne Salad image

If you're looking for a dish that adds color and flavor to your menu, you've found it! In this chilled delight, tender pasta, tomatoes, artichokes, fresh basil and olives are tossed with a tangy vinaigrette.-Sharon Lowe, Juneau, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped pitted Greek olives
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; add the tomatoes, artichokes, olives, basil, cheese and pepper., Combine the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, PENNE, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Mediterranean Salad with Artichokes, Penne, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Pasta plays a supporting role in this filling Mediterranean salad, while canned artichoke hearts, feta, and white beans share the spotlight.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup penne pasta
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 head romaine lettuce (1 1/4 pounds), torn into bite-size pieces
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts (water-packed), drained and quartered
4 ounces feta, crumbled (1 cup)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta until 1 minute short of al dente. Add sun-dried tomatoes, and cook until tender and pasta is al dente, 1 minute more. Drain pasta and tomatoes, rinse under cold water, and drain again; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Make dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, mustard, and 1 tablespoon water; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add pasta and tomatoes, romaine, beans, artichoke hearts, and feta; toss until combined, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 13 g

PENNE MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHT SALAD - DIABETIC FRIENDLY



Penne Mediterranean Delight Salad - Diabetic Friendly image

Hummus makes a very delicious and different pasta salad dressing. This recipe can serve as a filling lunch salad. If the mixture is dry, drizzle some additional olive oil to moisten. Add the pine nuts just before serving. From Diabetic Gourmet magazine and posted for ZWT 6 - GREECE.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups dry dreamfields penne rigate (or other low carb pasta)
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup yellow cherry tomato, cut in half
2/3 cup prepared hummus
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup black olives or 1/3 cup green pitted Greek olive, cut in half
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain well.
  • Gently toss remaining ingredients except pine nuts with pasta. Refrigerate, covered, to chill.
  • Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN PENNE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Mediterranean Penne Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by newfie wanna be

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups penne pasta
2 (10 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained with liquid reserved
2 cups packed fresh spinach, shredded
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup reserved artichoke liquid
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook penne pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain. Rinse under cold running water, drain well.
  • 2. In a large bowl, toss pasta with artichokes, spinach, red onion and chick peas.
  • 3. Whisk together artichoke liquid, wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and parsley. Toss with penne pasta to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 375, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8.9

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