Flavorful Pasta Salad
A delicious and refreshing pasta salad with a bite to it!
Submitted by caitlin m.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Serves: 6
Ingredients
12 ounces Luxury 100% Whole Grain Penne or Elbow Macaroni
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons white vinegar
1 chipotle pepper (substitue small poblano pepper for non-spicy)
10 ounces grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 pound smoked gouda cheese, cut in small cubes
24 whole basil leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- Drain and rinse in cold water until no longer hot, set aside
- Mix together mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, pepper, and chipotle pepper into a small bow (this is the dressing)
- In a large bowl, stir together pasta, dressing, halved tomatoes, and cubed Gouda
- Taste and add additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if desired
- Stir in basil
- Refrigerate before serving
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