Author Notes
Though this recipe uses penne pasta, you can use any pasta you like, such as bow tie or spaghetti. Feel free to play around with the sauce to add or delete ingredients. This recipe is quite versatile and the pasta goes well with any combination of fresh vegetables. This recipe was written by the Healthline Editorial Team: http://www.healthline.com/health-recipes/penne-salad —Healthline
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Ingredients
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4 ounces
whole wheat penne pasta, boiled and drained per instructions
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1
large yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
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1
large carrot, finely chopped
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2
hard boiled eggs, sliced
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2
garlic cloves, minced
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4 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon
smooth peanut butter
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2 tablespoons
lemon juice
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1 tablespoon
apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 tablespoon
black pepper
Directions
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To make the dressing, combine the extra virgin olive oil, peanut butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk till the dressing emulsifies.
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In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, bell pepper, carrot, and eggs. Chill in the refrigerator. Pour the dressing on the salad before serving.
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