Smoked Mozzarella and Penne Spinach Salad

This Smoked Mozzarella and Penne Spinach Salad tastes great with pasta, fresh greens, and the smoky, rich flavor of mozzarella cheese. It tastes great with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette and is a great choice for a light but filling meal.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz penne pasta
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup smoked mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the penne pasta until it is al dente

After draining, set it aside to cool

Prepare the penne pasta and let it cool down

Then, add the baby spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella cheese, red onion, and black olives to a large salad bowl

Add the balsamic vinaigrette dressing to the salad and mix it all together

Add pepper and salt to taste

Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it so that the flavors can mix

The penne spinach salad with smoked mozzarella is a tasty and healthy side dish or a light main course

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