Prep: 10 minutes
Inactive prep: 2 hours
Cook: 10 minutes
Serves: 8+
Ingredients:
1 package good seasons Italian salad dressing
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 lbs tomatoes (cherry, Roma, or any kind works)
1 lb pasta cooked and drained
mozzarella cheese (25 balls, or cut up cubes)
optional: fresh vegetable such as green beans, broccoli, or peas
Directions:
1. Cook pasta to al dente, set aside, and let cool.
2. In your large serving bowl, mix dressing packet, oil, and balsamic until well blended.
3. Chop tomatoes and if needed the mozzarella and add to the serving bowl.
4. Add remaining vegetables or cooked chicken ingredients to the same bowl.
5. Finally add the pasta to the serving bowl.
6. Toss all ingredients until well blended and coated with dressing.
7. Refrigerate several hours until chilled.
Nutrition:
| Calories: | 263 | Carbs:39 | Fat:9 | Protein:10 Sugar: | 4 | Fiber:2 |
Tips and Tricks:
I rarely have left overs when I take to potlucks
the longer it marinates the better it gets
add chicken for a whole meal in one
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