Basil & Green Olive Penne Pasta Salad

Take advantage of all the healthy greens and complete proteins in this tasty take on pasta salad! The red-wine vinaigrette pairs perfectly with the deep aromatic basil and green olives for a healthy anytime-meal or side!
  • 7
    Prep Time
  • 10
    Cook Time
  • x2
    Servings

Pasta Salad

Dressing

  • ¼ Cup red-wine vinegar
  • ½ Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. White Sugar
  • Fresh Basil Leaves, (Chopped)
  • Sesame Seeds, (Optional)
  • Black Pepper
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    Dressing

  1. Gather a small bowl and whisk and add the following:
  2. Add ¼ Cup Red-Wine Vinegar to bowl
  3. Add ½ Cup Olive Oil to bowl
  4. Add 1 tsp. White Sugar to bowl
  5. Add fresh chopped basil
  6. Add ground black pepper to taste
  7. Stir well and set aside

    Pasta Salad

  1. Prepare 1 Box Modern Table Lentil Penne according to instructions on package and add to a large mixing bowl
  2. Add carrots to bowl
  3. Add micro-greens to bowl
  4. Rinse and add purple kale, (or spinach) to bowl
  5. Add olives to bowl
  6. Gently mix ingredients while adding dressing until lightly coated
  7. Serve and enjoy!
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