Mushroom, Zucchini & Tomato Pasta Salad

Name: Mushroom, Zucchini & Tomato Pasta Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 225 g penne; 1/4 cup store-bought basil pesto; 1/4 cup 2% plain yogurt; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 grilled portobello mushrooms, (from Caprese Grilled Portobellos with Zucchini Salad, recipe below), coarsely chopped; 4 slices grilled zucchini, (from Caprese Grilled Portobellos with Zucchini Salad), coarsely chopped; 1 cup grape tomatoes

Prep Time5 min
Total Time20 min
Makes4 servings

By Chatelaine

Mushroom, Zucchini & Tomato Pasta Salad with store-bought pesto, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, yogurt, mayonnaise, grilled zucchini and Portobello mushrooms on a white platter on a wood table

(Photo: Carmen Cheung)

Leftover grilled portobello mushrooms and zucchinis from last night's Caprese Grilled Portobellos with Zucchini Salad are used in this pasta salad.

Ingredients

225 g penne

Vinaigrette

1/4 cup store-bought basil pesto
1/4 cup 2% plain yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
2 grilled portobello mushrooms, (from Caprese Grilled Portobellos with Zucchini Salad, recipe below), coarsely chopped
4 slices grilled zucchini, (from Caprese Grilled Portobellos with Zucchini Salad), coarsely chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes

Instructions

1. Cook pasta following package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.
2. Vinaigrette: Whisk pesto with yogurt, mayo, Dijon and salt in a large bowl. Toss with pasta, mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes.

Kitchen Tip

This is a two-for-one recipe! Use the leftover grilled portobello mushrooms and zucchinis from last night's Caprese Grilled Portobellos with Zucchini Salad recipe to make tonight's pasta salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 365, Protein 11g, Carbohydrates 51g, Fat 13g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 422mg.
Excellent source of folate.

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