Kickin' Pasta Salad

Submitted by Caitlin M.
, MO

A delicious and refreshing pasta salad with a bite to it!

Member Recipe Mueller's 100% Whole Grain Penne
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Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Mueller's 100% Whole Grain Penne or Elbow Macaroni
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 chipotle pepper (substitue 1 poblano pepper if you don't like spicy)
  • 10 ounces grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 pound smoked gouda cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 24 whole basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions
  2. Drain and rinse in cold water until no longer hot, set aside
  3. Mix together mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, pepper, and chipotle pepper in a small bowl (this is the dressing)
  4. In a large bowl, stir together pasta, dressing, halved tomatoes, and cubed goulda
  5. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired
  6. Stir in basil
  7. Refrigerate before serving

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