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Mediterranean Penne Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Penne Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp french mustard
3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 dl olive oil (3 3/8 fl.oz. )
3 tbsp fresh mint (or a mixture) or 3 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped (or a mixture)
1/4 tsp salt
pepper, freshly ground
160 g mozzarella cheese, in cubes ( nearly 6 oz)
300 g penne rigate (10-11 oz)
2 zucchini (ca. 400g or ca.
100 g dry-cured ham, sliced (3 1/2 oz)
1 tbsp olive oil
200 g cherry tomatoes (7 oz)

Directions:

DRESSING: Mix all ingredients until and including the pepper. Marinate the mozarella cubes in the dressing for 15 minutes.
PASTA: Cook penne in plenty of saltwater until done. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Put aside.
Use a potato peeler to slice zucchini lengthwise (or cut them lengthwise and fry in a grill pan or skillet and cut into bite-size pieces). Heat olive oil in frying pan. Fry zucchini with the dry-cured ham for 1 minute. Let cool, then add to the dressing.
Half the cherry tomatoes and season cut sides with salt and pepper. Add to the dressing.
Carefully mix in the cooked pasta and let the flavours mingle for 15 minutes or more.
Serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	597.16 Kcal (2500 kJ)
Calories from fat	299.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.31g	51%
Cholesterol	24.7mg	8%
Sodium	806.48mg	34%
Potassium	348.72mg	7%
Total Carbs	50.35g	17%
Sugars	5.99g	24%
Dietary Fiber	7.83g	31%
Protein	25.12g	50%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	69.4mg	385%
Calcium	430.2mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	232.05 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.94g	51%
Cholesterol	9.6mg	8%
Sodium	313.4mg	34%
Potassium	135.51mg	7%
Total Carbs	19.57g	17%
Sugars	2.33g	24%
Dietary Fiber	3.04g	31%
Protein	9.76g	50%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	19%
Iron	26.9mg	385%
Calcium	167.2mg	43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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