Penne salad with tomatoes~ goat cheese & ba

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12ouncesPenne
3cupsChopped tomatoes
2teaspoonsCrushed garlic
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar
3ouncesGoat chees, crumbled
¾cupChopped fresh basil
cupSliced black olives

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or untill firm to the bite. Rinse with cold water. Drain and place in serving bowl. 2. Add tomatoes, garlic, oil, vingegar, cheese, basil, olives and pepper to taste. Toss untill chees begins to melt. TIPS: Apple sider vinegar can replace balsamic vinegar. Try feta chees instead of goat cheese. Use juicy ripe tomatoes to give the dalad enough liquid. Make ahead>>> Prepare tomatoe dressing early in day to marinate.

Do not toss until ready to serve.