Penne Salad with Tomatoes Goat Cheese and Basil

35 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

179 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

12	ounces	pasta, penne
3	cups	tomatoes	chopped
2	teaspoons	garlic	crushed
2	tablespoons	olive oil
2	tablespoons	balsamic vinegar
3	ounces	goat (chevre) cheese	crumbled
3/4	cup	basil	fresh
1/3	cup	black olives	sliced

Directions

Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or until firm to the bite.

Rinse with cold water.

Drain and place in serving bowl.

Add tomatoes, garlic, oil, vingegar, cheese, basil, olives and pepper to taste.

Toss untill cheese begins to melt.

TIPS: Apple cider vinegar can replace balsamic vinegar.

Try feta cheese instead of goat cheese.

Use juicy ripe tomatoes to give the salad enough liquid.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 137g

Amount per Serving

Calories 179 39% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	12%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	14%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 59mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 21.0g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 6.0g	13%

Vitamin A	18%		Vitamin C	20%
Calcium	4%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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